There are 4 ways to get from Welimada to Kataragama temple by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus via Thanamalwila
best- Take the bus from Welimada to Thanamalwilabus
3h 1mRs 4,344–5,418Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Welimada to Kataragamabus
5h 54mRs 850–1,200Drive 114.7 km
- Drive from Welimada to Kataragama templecar 114.7 km
2h 11mRs 5,195–7,504Taxi
- Take the taxi from Welimada to Kataragama templetaxi 114.7 km
2h 11mRs 14,000–17,000
Welimada to Kataragama temple by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Welimada to Kataragama temple is to bus which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Welimada to Kataragama temple is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Welimada and arriving at Kataragama. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Welimada and Kataragama temple is 126 km. The road distance is 114.7 km.
The best way to get from Welimada to Kataragama temple without a car is to bus via Thanamalwila which takes 3h 1m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Welimada to Kataragama temple, including transfers.
Welimada to Kataragama temple bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Welimada station.
Welimada to Kataragama temple bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Thanamalwila station.
Yes, the driving distance between Welimada to Kataragama temple is 115 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Welimada to Kataragama temple.
There are 432+ hotels available in Kataragama temple.
What companies run services between Welimada, Sri Lanka and Kataragama temple, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Welimada to Thanamalwila once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Welimada to Thanamalwila
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Welimada to Kataragama
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 1,020–1,050
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–17,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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