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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Polgahawela to Kataragama

Composite routes from Polgahawela to Kataragama

Cheapest
3 h 55 min
Car
237 km.
from $13
Other
4 h 24 min
Bus, Plane
152 km.
from $418.84
11 h 9 min
152 km.
from $7.76
7 h 57 min
Train, Taxi
152 km.
from $73.83
9 h 52 min
152 km.
from $15.67
3 h 53 min
Taxi, Plane
152 km.
from $515.05
5 h 28 min
Bus, Plane
152 km.
from $336.53

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$317.59–$698.70
Plane from Kandy to Koggala
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$279.48–$495.44
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 Polgahawela to Haputale
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.21–$3.81

Bus operators

Superline Travels

Phone:
+94 777 382 186
Email:
Website:
superline.lk/
Bus from Kurunegala to Dambulla
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.64–$9.15
Bus from Polgahawela to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.64–$9.15
Bus from Polgahawela to Kadawatha
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.64–$9.15

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Kurunegala to Dambulla
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.57–$1.08
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragama
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.67–$4.70
Bus from Kadawatha to Galle
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.27–$2.29
Bus from Kegalle to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.76–$1.40

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Polgahawela to Kataragama is to bus via Kegalle which costs $5.43 - $8.70 and takes 11h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Polgahawela to Kataragama is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $380.43 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Polgahawela and Kataragama?

No, there is no direct bus from Polgahawela to Kataragama. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Kataragama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.

How far is it from Polgahawela to Kataragama?

The distance between Polgahawela and Kataragama is 315 km. The road distance is 237.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Polgahawela to Kataragama without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 57m and costs $45.65 - $59.78 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Polgahawela to Kataragama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Polgahawela to Kataragama bus from?

Polgahawela to Kataragama bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polgahawela station.

Where does the Polgahawela to Kataragama bus arrive?

Polgahawela to Kataragama bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Polgahawela to Kataragama?

Yes, the driving distance between Polgahawela to Kataragama is 238 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Polgahawela 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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