There are 6 ways to get from Veyangoda to Kataragama by plane, train, taxi, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane CMB - WRZ
2h 25mRs 25,001–130,692Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
9h 9mRs 1,950–3,714Train, taxi
- Take the train from Veyangoda to Haputaletrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Haputale to Kataragamataxi
8h 35mRs 13,365–18,105Drive 217 km
- Drive from Veyangoda to Kataragamacar 217 km
3h 27mRs 9,803–14,160Taxi
- Take the taxi from Veyangoda to Kataragamataxi 217 km
3h 27mRs 23,000–29,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Veyangoda to Ellatrain Colombo
- Take the bus from Ella to Kataragamabus
13h 34mRs 2,229–4,336
Veyangoda to Kataragama by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Veyangoda to Kataragama is to bus which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3800 and takes 9h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Veyangoda to Kataragama is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Veyangoda to Kataragama. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kataragama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
The distance between Veyangoda and Kataragama is 230 km. The road distance is 217 km.
The best way to get from Veyangoda to Kataragama without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h 35m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 19000.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Veyangoda to Kataragama, including transfers.
Veyangoda to Kataragama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Veyangoda to Kataragama is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 140000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3800 and takes 9h 9m.
Veyangoda to Kataragama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kataragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Veyangoda to Kataragama is 217 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Veyangoda to Kataragama.
What companies run services between Veyangoda, Sri Lanka and Kataragama, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragama every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 750–850 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Veyangoda to Haputale
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Veyangoda to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragama
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–850
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 750–850
- Semi Lux
- Rs 950–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,800–2,300
- 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 35m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–29,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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