There are 4 ways to get from Matugama to Kataragama by bus, car, taxi, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalutara to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
9h 37mRs 4,044–4,897Drive 199.7 km
- Drive from Matugama to Kataragamacar 199.7 km
2h 28mRs 9,075–13,108Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matugama to Kataragamataxi 199.7 km
2h 28mRs 22,000–26,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
9h 54mRs 4,455–6,711
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matugama to Kataragama is to bus which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 4900 and takes 9h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Matugama to Kataragama is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matugama to Kataragama. However, there are services departing from Kalutara and arriving at Kataragama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
The distance between Matugama and Kataragama is 296 km. The road distance is 199.7 km.
The best way to get from Matugama to Kataragama without a car is to bus which takes 9h 37m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 4900.
It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Matugama to Kataragama, including transfers.
Matugama to Kataragama bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Matugama to Kataragama bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matugama to Kataragama is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Matugama to Kataragama.
There are 436+ hotels available in Kataragama.
What companies run services between Matugama, Sri Lanka and Kataragama, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Matugama to Kataragama via Kalutara, Colombo, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 9h 37m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kalutara South to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kalutara to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.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
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 28m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–26,000
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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