There are 4 ways to get from Nivithigala to Kataragama temple by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pelmadulla to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
- Take the bus from Ella to Kataragamabus
8h 25mRs 4,129–4,957Bus via Colombo
cheapest- Take the bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
11h 15mRs 1,996–2,297Drive 133.5 km
- Drive from Nivithigala to Kataragama templecar 133.5 km
2h 8mRs 6,035–8,718Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nivithigala to Kataragama templetaxi 133.5 km
2h 8mRs 14,000–18,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nivithigala to Kataragama temple is to bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2300 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Nivithigala to Kataragama temple is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nivithigala to Kataragama temple. However, there are services departing from Pelmadulla and arriving at Kataragama via Ella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Nivithigala and Kataragama temple is 216 km. The road distance is 133.5 km.
The best way to get from Nivithigala to Kataragama temple without a car is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 5000.
It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Nivithigala to Kataragama temple, including transfers.
Nivithigala to Kataragama temple bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Pelmadulla station.
Nivithigala to Kataragama temple bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nivithigala to Kataragama temple is 134 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Nivithigala to Kataragama temple.
There are 432+ hotels available in Kataragama temple.
What companies run services between Nivithigala, Sri Lanka and Kataragama temple, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Nivithigala to Kataragama temple via Pelmadulla, Ella, Ella, and Kataragama in around 8h 25m.
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Pelmadulla to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ella to Kataragama
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 870–900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–330
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 300–330
- Semi Lux
- Rs 340–480
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
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 8m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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