There are 5 ways to get from Weligama to Kataragama by bus, train, 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
best- Take the bus from Weligama to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
11h 12mRs 1,637–2,024Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Weligama to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
12h 11mRs 990–3,854Train, taxi
- Take the train from Weligama to Beliattatrain Maradana
- Take the taxi from Beliatta to Kataragamataxi
2h 4mRs 26,203–33,867Drive 122.2 km
- Drive from Weligama to Kataragamacar 122.2 km
1h 43mRs 5,540–8,003Taxi
- Take the taxi from Weligama to Kataragamataxi 122.2 km
1h 43mRs 18,000–23,000
Weligama to Kataragama by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Weligama to Kataragama is to bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2100 and takes 11h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Weligama to Kataragama is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Weligama to Kataragama. However, there are services departing from Weligama and arriving at Kataragama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
The distance between Weligama and Kataragama is 377 km. The road distance is 122.2 km.
The best way to get from Weligama to Kataragama without a car is to bus which takes 11h 12m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2100.
It takes approximately 11h 12m to get from Weligama to Kataragama, including transfers.
Weligama to Kataragama bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Weligama station.
Weligama to Kataragama bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Weligama to Kataragama is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Weligama to Kataragama.
There are 431+ hotels available in Kataragama.
What companies run services between Weligama, Sri Lanka and Kataragama, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Weligama to Kataragama via Colombo and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 11h 12m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Weligama to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Weligama to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Weligama to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- 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
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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–31,000
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Senu Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 05 28 583
- Website
- senutaxicabs.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.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 Want to know more about Flixbus?, What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?, and Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.