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How to get fromRameswaram to Kataragama templeby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Rameswaram to Kataragama temple by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, bus via Manamadurai

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    1. Take the train from Rameswaram to Manamadurai Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    5. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    29h 40m
    Rs 25,950–36,449

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Rameswaram to Thanjavurtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    32h 34m

  3. Train, ferry, bus to Sigiriya Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Rameswaram to Manamadurai Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Vavuniyatrain train
    5. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus bus
    6. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    21h 37m

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Rameswaram to Thanjavurtrain train
    2. Take the train from Thanjavur to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    5. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    31h 20m
    Rs 26,030–36,585

  5. Train, ferry, bus, bus to Batticaloa Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Rameswaram to Manamadurai Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Dambullabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus bus
    6. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane BTC - WRZ
    24h 44m
    Rs 43,040–126,539

  6. Train, ferry, train to Kandy, fly

    1. Take the train from Rameswaram to Manamadurai Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    5. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train
    6. Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane KDW - WRZ
    25h 31m
    Rs 40,600–128,499

Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 11,919Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,109.2 km
  • Duration: 29h 40m

What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Kataragama temple, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Rameswaram to Kataragama temple. However, you can take the train to Manamadurai Jn, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the train to Colombo Fort, walk to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, take the bus to Kataragama, then walk to Kataragama temple. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rameswaram to Kataragama temple via Thanjavur, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Kataragama in around 32h 34m.

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