What is the cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Kataragama temple?

The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Kataragama temple is to train and ferry and bus which costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 37000 and takes 29h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Kataragama temple?

The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Kataragama temple is to taxi and fly and Mini Bus and bus which takes 14h 17m and costs Rs. 110000 - Rs. 160000.

How far is it from Rameswaram to Kataragama temple?

The distance between Rameswaram and Kataragama temple is 1106 km.

How do I travel from Rameswaram to Kataragama temple without a car?

The best way to get from Rameswaram to Kataragama temple without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 29h 26m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 37000.

How long does it take to get from Rameswaram to Kataragama temple?

It takes approximately 29h 26m to get from Rameswaram to Kataragama temple, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kataragama temple?

There are 405+ hotels available in Kataragama temple.

Rameswaram to Kataragama temple - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Rameswaram to Kataragama temple by train, ferry, bus, plane, or taxi

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Train, ferry, bus
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1. Take the train from Rameswaram to Karaikkudi Jntrain
2. Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Nagappattinamtrain
3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain
5. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
29h 26m
Rs 26,312–36,529
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappallibus
2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus
3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain
5. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
31h 6m
Train, ferry, bus to Sigiriya Airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport
1. Take the train from Rameswaram to Karaikkudi Jntrain
2. Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Nagappattinamtrain
3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Vavuniyatrain
5. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus
6. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
21h 28m
Taxi to Madurai, fly to Colombo Airport, fly to Victoria Resevour Kandy, Mini Bus, bus
1. Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane IXM - CMB
3. Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane
4. Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
5. Take the bus from Ella to Kataragamabus
14h 17m
Rs 119,196–159,353

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

7Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

Rs 13,315Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,106 km
Duration: 29h 26m

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 Karaikkudi 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 bus from Rameswaram to Kataragama temple via Tiruchirappalli, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Colombo Fort, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Kataragama in around 31h 6m.

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