There are 4 ways to get from Ragama to Kataragama by plane, train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane CMB - WRZ
2h 22mRs 25,997–150,687Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
8h 39mRs 1,930–3,685Train, taxi
- Take the train from Fort Station to Beliattatrain Maradana
- Take the taxi from Beliatta to Kataragamataxi
6h 15mRs 26,420–36,935Drive 230.4 km
- Drive from Ragama to Kataragamacar 230.4 km
3h 38mRs 10,367–14,974
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ragama to Kataragama is to bus which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3700 and takes 8h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Ragama to Kataragama is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 160000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ragama to Kataragama. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kataragama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Ragama and Kataragama is 230 km. The road distance is 230.4 km.
The best way to get from Ragama to Kataragama without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 15m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 37000.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Ragama to Kataragama, including transfers.
Ragama to Kataragama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Ragama to Kataragama is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 160000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3700 and takes 8h 39m.
Ragama to Kataragama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kataragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ragama to Kataragama is 230 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Ragama to Kataragama.
What companies run services between Ragama, Sri Lanka and Kataragama, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragama every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 750–850 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–140,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–140,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragama
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–850
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 750–850
- Semi Lux
- Rs 950–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,800–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- Rs 25,000–31,000
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Senu Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 05 28 583
- Website
- senutaxicabs.com
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