There are 4 ways to get from Wattala to Kataragama by plane, train, taxi, bus, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane CMB - WRZ
2h 22mRs 26,643–141,451Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
8h 53mRs 750–850Train, taxi
- Take the train from Maradana to Beliattatrain Maradana
- Take the taxi from Beliatta to Kataragamataxi
6h 29mRs 26,414–36,926Drive 229.2 km
- Drive from Wattala to Kataragamacar 229.2 km
3h 40mRs 10,311–14,894
Wattala to Kataragama by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wattala to Kataragama is to bus which costs Rs. 750 - Rs. 850 and takes 8h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Wattala to Kataragama is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 150000.
No, there is no direct bus from Wattala to Kataragama. However, there are services departing from Wattala and arriving at Kataragama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
The distance between Wattala and Kataragama is 232 km. The road distance is 229.2 km.
The best way to get from Wattala to Kataragama without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 29m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 37000.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Wattala to Kataragama, including transfers.
Wattala to Kataragama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Wattala to Kataragama is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 150000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 750 - Rs. 850 and takes 8h 53m.
Wattala to Kataragama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kataragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wattala to Kataragama is 229 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Wattala to Kataragama.
What companies run services between Wattala, 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 17,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–140,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–140,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Maradana to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragama
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–850
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 750–850
- Semi Lux
- Rs 950–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,800–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- Rs 25,000–31,000
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Senu Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 05 28 583
- Website
- senutaxicabs.com
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