There are 3 ways to get from Ratnapura to Kataragama temple by bus, taxi, 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.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Rathnapura to Udawalawa Junctionbus 122/210
- Take the taxi from Udawalawa Junction to Kataragama templetaxi
3h 17mRs 8,735–11,256Drive 142.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Ratnapura to Kataragama templecar 142.3 km
2h 11mRs 6,422–9,277Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ratnapura to Kataragama templetaxi 142.3 km
2h 11mRs 15,000–19,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ratnapura to Kataragama temple is to drive which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Ratnapura to Kataragama temple is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
The distance between Ratnapura and Kataragama temple is 143 km. The road distance is 142.3 km.
The best way to get from Ratnapura to Kataragama temple 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 Ratnapura to Kataragama temple, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ratnapura to Kataragama temple is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Ratnapura to Kataragama temple.
There are 429+ hotels available in Kataragama temple.
What companies run services between Ratnapura, Sri Lanka and Kataragama temple, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Ratnapura to Kataragama temple. However, you can take the bus to Udawalawa Junction then take the taxi to Kataragama temple. Alternatively, you can drive from Ratnapura to Kataragama temple in around 2h 11m.
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Rathnapura to Udawalawa Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 230–260
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- 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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from London City Airport into central London, The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, and Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF - to help you get the most out of your next trip.