There are 4 ways to get from Alawwa to Katugastota by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Alawwa to Katugastota by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alawwa to Katugastota is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Alawwa to Katugastota is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 4000.
No, there is no direct bus from Alawwa to Katugastota. However, there are services departing from Alawwa and arriving at Kandy via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alawwa and arriving at Mavilmada. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Alawwa and Katugastota is 69 km. The road distance is 61 km.
The best way to get from Alawwa to Katugastota without a car is to bus which takes 1h 44m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3200.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Alawwa to Katugastota, including transfers.
Alawwa to Katugastota bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ambepussa station.
Alawwa to Katugastota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Alawwa station.
The best way to get from Alawwa to Katugastota is to bus which takes 1h 44m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 2h 24m.
What companies run services between Alawwa, Sri Lanka and Katugastota, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Ambepussa to Kandy every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 210–230 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Alawwa to Mavilmada 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 24m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Alawwa to Mavilmada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
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Booking & Getting There
Alawwa to Katugastota bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy station.
Alawwa to Katugastota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mavilmada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alawwa to Katugastota is 61 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Alawwa to Katugastota.
There are 1401+ hotels available in Katugastota.