There are 7 ways to get from Balapitiya to Katunayake by bus, train, 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.
Bus via Kurundugaha Heththapma
best- Take the bus from Kurundugaha Heththapma to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Ex 1-41
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Stationbus 187-E CMB to Colombo
2h 59mRs 1,913–2,274Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 2-3 / ...
4h 5mRs 1,343–2,452Train, bus
- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Stationbus 187-E CMB to Colombo
3h 14mRs 2,256–4,280Drive 110.6 km
- Drive from Balapitiya to Katunayakecar 110.6 km
1h 51mRs 4,974–7,184Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balapitiya to Katunayaketaxi 110.6 km
1h 51mRs 30,000–36,000Train
- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Katunayaketrain Colombo
4h 21mRs 3,256–7,030Bus #2
- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 2-3 / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo City to Bandaranaike Internation Airportbus
5h 28mRs 1,675–2,734
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balapitiya to Katunayake is to bus which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 2500 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Balapitiya to Katunayake is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Balapitiya to Katunayake station. However, there are services departing from Kurundugaha Heththapma and arriving at Katunayake Airport Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Balapitiya to Katunayake. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Katunayake via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Balapitiya and Katunayake is 136 km. The road distance is 110.6 km.
The best way to get from Balapitiya to Katunayake without a car is to bus via Kurundugaha Heththapma which takes 2h 59m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2300.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Balapitiya to Katunayake, including transfers.
Balapitiya to Katunayake bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurundugaha Heththapma station.
Balapitiya to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Balapitiya to Katunayake is to bus via Kurundugaha Heththapma which takes 2h 59m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7500 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Balapitiya, Sri Lanka and Katunayake, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Balapitiya to Katunayake Airport Bus Station via Kurundugaha Heththapma and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Balapitiya to Katunayake via Ambalangoda and Colombo Fort in around 4h 21m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ambalangoda to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 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
Train from Ambalangoda to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- 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
Train from Colombo Fort to Katunayake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kurundugaha Heththapma to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 320–360
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 320–360
- Semi Lux
- Rs 370–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–900
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 100–150
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 130–150
- Semi Lux
- Rs 130–180
- Super Lux
- Rs 240–310
- Seater
- Rs 100–150
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 100–150
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 130–150
- Semi Lux
- Rs 130–180
- Super Lux
- Rs 240–310
- Seater
- Rs 100–150
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–340
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 310–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–340
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 310–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 112 264 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- BIA Shuttle Service
Bus from Colombo City to Bandaranaike Internation Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 432
- Schedules at
- BIA Shuttle Service
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Estimated price
- Rs 30,000–36,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Balapitiya to Katunayake bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Balapitiya to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balapitiya to Katunayake is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Balapitiya to Katunayake.
There are 1500+ hotels available in Katunayake.