There are 4 ways to get from Bambalapitiya to Katunayake by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bambalapitiya to Katunayakebus
58 minDrive 35.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Bambalapitiya to Katunayakecar 35.8 km
29 minRs 1,618–2,336Train
- Take the train from Bambalapitiya to Ragamatrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
- Take the train from Ragama to Katunayaketrain Colombo
2h 23mRs 2,285–5,742Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bambalapitiya to Katunayaketaxi 35.8 km
29 minRs 9,500–12,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bambalapitiya to Katunayake is to drive which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2400 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Bambalapitiya to Katunayake is to drive which takes 29 min and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bambalapitiya and arriving at Katunayake. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.
No, there is no direct train from Bambalapitiya to Katunayake. However, there are services departing from Bambalapitiya and arriving at Katunayake via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Bambalapitiya and Katunayake is 39 km. The road distance is 35.8 km.
The best way to get from Bambalapitiya to Katunayake without a car is to bus which takes 58 min and costs .
The bus from Bambalapitiya to Katunayake takes 58 min including transfers and departs twice daily.
Bambalapitiya to Katunayake bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Bambalapitiya station.
Bambalapitiya to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Bambalapitiya station.
The best way to get from Bambalapitiya to Katunayake is to bus which takes 58 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 6000 and takes 2h 23m.
What companies run services between Bambalapitiya, Sri Lanka and Katunayake, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Bambalapitiya to Katunayake twice daily, and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bambalapitiya to Katunayake via Ragama in around 2h 23m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Bambalapitiya to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Ragama to Katunayake
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Bambalapitiya to Katunayake
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–12,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bambalapitiya to Katunayake bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Katunayake station.
Bambalapitiya to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bambalapitiya to Katunayake is 36 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Bambalapitiya to Katunayake.
There are 1517+ hotels available in Katunayake.