There are 3 ways to get from Samanala Dam to Kataragama temple by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Belihuloya to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
- Take the bus from Ella to Kataragamabus
7h 28mRs 3,812–4,482Drive 111.3 km
- Drive from Samanala Dam to Kataragama templecar 111.3 km
2h 4mRs 5,021–7,253Taxi
- Take the taxi from Samanala Dam to Kataragama templetaxi 111.3 km
2h 4mRs 12,000–15,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Samanala Dam to Kataragama temple is to bus which costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4500 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Samanala Dam to Kataragama temple is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Samanala Dam to Kataragama temple. However, there are services departing from Belihuloya and arriving at Kataragama via Ella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Samanala Dam and Kataragama temple is 170 km. The road distance is 111.3 km.
The best way to get from Samanala Dam to Kataragama temple without a car is to bus which takes 7h 28m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4500.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Samanala Dam to Kataragama temple, including transfers.
Samanala Dam to Kataragama temple bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Belihuloya station.
Samanala Dam to Kataragama temple bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Samanala Dam to Kataragama temple is 111 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Samanala Dam to Kataragama temple.
There are 429+ hotels available in Kataragama temple.
What companies run services between Samanala Dam, Sri Lanka and Kataragama temple, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Samanala Dam to Kataragama temple via Belihuloya, Ella, Ella, and Kataragama in around 7h 28m.
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Belihuloya to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ella to Kataragama
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 870–900
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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