There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Kathaluwa (Station) by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Kathaluwatrain Maradana
2h 37mRs 230–3,000Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Ahangamabus
3h 48mRs 1,981–4,065Drive 134.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kathaluwa (Station)car 134.6 km
1h 47mRs 6,099–8,809Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Kathaluwa (Station)taxi 134.6 km
1h 47mRs 38,000–46,000Fly
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT)plane CMB - KCT
1h 45mRs 25,675–123,907
Colombo to Kathaluwa (Station) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kathaluwa (Station) is to train which costs Rs. 230 - Rs. 3000 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kathaluwa (Station) is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Kathaluwa (Station). However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Ahangama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Kathaluwa. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Colombo and Kathaluwa (Station) is 132 km. The road distance is 134.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kathaluwa (Station) without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs Rs. 230 - Rs. 3000.
The train from Fort Station to Kathaluwa takes 2h 37m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Colombo to Kathaluwa (Station) bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Kathaluwa (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kathaluwa (Station) is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs Rs. 230 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4100 and takes 3h 48m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 130000 and takes 1h 45m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kathaluwa (Station), Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Kathaluwa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 230–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Ahangama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 44m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala via Weerawila
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala via Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Kathaluwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 230–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,726
- 2nd Class
- Rs 230
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,072
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Ahangama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Estimated price
- Rs 38,000–46,000
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
Colombo to Kathaluwa (Station) bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Ahangama station.
Colombo to Kathaluwa (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kathaluwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kathaluwa (Station) is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Colombo to Kathaluwa (Station).
There are 4757+ hotels available in Kathaluwa (Station).