There are 4 ways to get from Yala Junction to Kataragama by taxi, plane, 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.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Yala Junction to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane CMB - WRZ
2h 59mRs 38,406–147,717Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
10h 2mRs 3,005–3,507Drive 198.2 km
- Drive from Yala Junction to Kataragamacar 198.2 km
3h 7mRs 9,005–13,007Taxi
- Take the taxi from Yala Junction to Kataragamataxi 198.2 km
3h 7mRs 21,000–26,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yala Junction to Kataragama is to bus which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3600 and takes 10h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Yala Junction to Kataragama is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 59m and costs Rs. 38000 - Rs. 150000.
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 10h 2m.
The distance between Yala Junction and Kataragama is 282 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 10h 2m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3600.
It takes approximately 2h 59m 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 429+ 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 Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
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
- +94 011-2587372
- [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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–26,000
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
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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