There are 3 ways to get from Rathnapura to Kataragama by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Rathnapura to Udawalawa Junctionbus 122/210
- Take the taxi from Udawalawa Junction to Kataragamataxi
3h 17mRs 8,735–11,256Drive 142.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Rathnapura to Kataragamacar 142.7 km
2h 11mRs 6,440–9,302Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rathnapura to Kataragamataxi 142.7 km
2h 11mRs 15,000–19,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rathnapura to Kataragama is to drive which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Rathnapura to Kataragama is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
The distance between Rathnapura and Kataragama is 143 km. The road distance is 142.7 km.
The best way to get from Rathnapura to Kataragama without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 17m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 12000.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Rathnapura to Kataragama, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathnapura to Kataragama is 143 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Rathnapura to Kataragama.
There are 429+ hotels available in Kataragama.
What companies run services between Rathnapura, Sri Lanka and Kataragama, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Rathnapura to Kataragama. However, you can take the bus to Udawalawa Junction then take the taxi to Kataragama. Alternatively, you can drive from Rathnapura to Kataragama in around 2h 11m.
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Rathnapura to Udawalawa Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 230–260
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 230–260
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–360
- Super Lux
- Rs 490–650
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,500–19,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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