There are 4 ways to get from Ohiya to Kataragama temple by bus, car, taxi, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Welimada to Kataragamabus
6h 18mRs 3,535–4,374Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Ohiya to Ellatrain Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Ella to Kataragamabus
7h 17mRs 2,052–4,067Drive 123.6 km
- Drive from Ohiya to Kataragama templecar 123.6 km
2h 7mRs 5,577–8,055Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ohiya to Kataragama templetaxi 123.6 km
2h 7mRs 13,000–17,000
Ohiya to Kataragama temple by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ohiya to Kataragama temple is to train and bus which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Ohiya to Kataragama temple is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ohiya to Kataragama temple. However, there are services departing from Welimada and arriving at Kataragama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Ohiya and Kataragama temple is 160 km. The road distance is 123.6 km.
The best way to get from Ohiya to Kataragama temple without a car is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4400.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Ohiya to Kataragama temple, including transfers.
Ohiya to Kataragama temple bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Welimada station.
Ohiya to Kataragama temple bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kataragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ohiya to Kataragama temple is 124 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Ohiya to Kataragama temple.
There are 431+ hotels available in Kataragama temple.
What companies run services between Ohiya, Sri Lanka and Kataragama temple, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Welimada to Kataragama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ohiya to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 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 Welimada to Kataragama
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 1,020–1,050
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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–17,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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