There are 5 ways to get from Maha Oya to Kataragama by plane, train, taxi, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane CMB - WRZ
2h 22mRs 22,601–129,038Drive 250.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Maha Oya to Kataragamacar 250.8 km
4h 12mRs 11,362–16,411Train, taxi
- Take the train from Kochchikade to Colombo Forttrain
- Take the train from Maradana to Beliattatrain
- Take the taxi from Beliatta to Kataragamataxi
8h 5mRs 26,791–37,415Bus
- Take the bus from Kochchikade to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
9h 33mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Maha Oya to Kataragamataxi 250.8 km
4h 12mRs 38,000–46,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maha Oya to Kataragama is to drive which costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Maha Oya to Kataragama is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Maha Oya to Kataragama. However, there are services departing from Kochchikade and arriving at Kataragama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
The distance between Maha Oya and Kataragama is 225 km. The road distance is 250.8 km.
The best way to get from Maha Oya to Kataragama without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h 5m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 38000.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Maha Oya to Kataragama, including transfers.
Maha Oya to Kataragama bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kochchikade station.
The best way to get from Maha Oya to Kataragama is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 130000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 33m.
Maha Oya to Kataragama bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maha Oya to Kataragama is 251 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Maha Oya to Kataragama.
What companies run services between Maha Oya, Western, Sri Lanka and Kataragama, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Maha Oya to Kataragama via Kochchikade, Pettah, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 9h 33m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kochchikade to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Maradana to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kochchikade to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragama
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–850
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 750–850
- Semi Lux
- Rs 950–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,800–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Estimated price
- Rs 25,000–46,000
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Senu Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 05 28 583
- Website
- senutaxicabs.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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