There are 4 ways to get from Yala Junction to Kataragama by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, fly
best- Take the train from Kalutara South to Habaraduwatrain
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane KCT - WRZ
4h 19mRs 18,392–104,190Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
9h 57mRs 3,005–3,508Drive 198.2 km
- Drive from Yala Junction to Kataragamacar 198.2 km
3h 7mRs 8,720–12,595Taxi
- Take the taxi from Yala Junction to Kataragamataxi 198.2 km
3h 7mRs 21,000–26,000
Koggala (KCT) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Yala Junction to Kataragama is to bus which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3600 and takes 9h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Yala Junction to Kataragama is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Yala Junction to Kataragama. However, there are services departing from Malagala and arriving at Kataragama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
The distance between Yala Junction and Kataragama is 240 km. The road distance is 198.2 km.
The best way to get from Yala Junction to Kataragama without a car is to bus which takes 9h 57m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3600.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Yala Junction to Kataragama, including transfers.
Yala Junction to Kataragama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yala Junction to Kataragama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kataragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yala Junction to Kataragama is 198 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Yala Junction to Kataragama.
There are 402+ hotels available in Kataragama.
What companies run services between Yala Junction, Sri Lanka and Kataragama, Sri Lanka?
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 Koggala to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kalutara South to Habaraduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 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 950–1,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,700–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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