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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Pettah to Kataragama

Composite routes from Pettah to Kataragama

Cheapest
3 h 16 min
Car
259 km.
from $14

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Koggala to Weerawila
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.37–$355.70

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Fort Station to Beliatta
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.94–$8.42
Train from Fort Station to Habaraduwa
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.88–$7.84

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragama
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.67–$4.70

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Pettah to Kataragama?

The cheapest way to get from Pettah to Kataragama is to bus which costs $2.28 - $4.02 and takes 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from Pettah to Kataragama?

The fastest way to get from Pettah to Kataragama is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $33.70 - $51.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Pettah and Kataragama?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kataragama. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Pettah to Kataragama?

The distance between Pettah and Kataragama is 271 km. The road distance is 259.6 km.

How do I travel from Pettah to Kataragama without a car?

The best way to get from Pettah to Kataragama without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 8m and costs $81.52 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Pettah to Kataragama?

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Pettah to Kataragama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pettah to Kataragama bus from?

Pettah to Kataragama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Pettah to Kataragama bus arrive?

Pettah to Kataragama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kataragama station.

Can I drive from Pettah to Kataragama?

Yes, the driving distance between Pettah to Kataragama is 260 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Pettah to Kataragama.

Where can I stay near Kataragama?

There are 364+ hotels available in Kataragama. Prices start at $64.85 per night.
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