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How to get fromNawalapitiya to Kataragamaby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Nawalapitiya to Kataragama by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Hatton, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Hatton (NUF) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane NUF - KCT
    2. Take the taxi from Koggala (KCT) to Kataragamataxi taxi
    3h 6m
    Rs 51,920–135,269

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gampola to Kataragamabus bus
    10h 25m
    Rs 2,079–4,133

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nawalapitiya to Ellatrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ella to Kataragamabus bus
    10h 38m
    Rs 2,131–4,182

  4. Drive 192.1 km

    1. Drive from Nawalapitiya to Kataragamacar car 192.1 km
    3h 39m
    Rs 8,625–12,459

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nawalapitiya to Kataragamataxi taxi 192.1 km
    3h 39m
    Rs 21,000–25,000

  6. Taxi to Kandy, fly, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nawalapitiya to Kandy (KDW)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane KDW - KCT
    3. Take the taxi from Koggala (KCT) to Kataragamataxi taxi
    3h 31m
    Rs 53,970–141,510

Nawalapitiya to Kataragama by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 25mAverage Duration
TicketRs 2,079Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 277.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Nawalapitiya, Sri Lanka and Kataragama, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Gampola to Kataragama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,300 and the journey takes 9h.

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