There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Katupotha by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
- Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Katupothataxi
1h 46mRs 2,933–5,012Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
2h 29mRs 1,738–2,919Drive 89.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Katupothacar 89.6 km
1h 36mRs 4,029–5,820Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Katupothataxi 89.6 km
1h 36mRs 24,000–30,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Katupotha is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3000 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Katupotha is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Katupotha. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kurunegala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Colombo and Katupotha is 106 km. The road distance is 89.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Katupotha without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 46m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 5000.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Colombo to Katupotha, including transfers.
Colombo to Katupotha bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Katupotha bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Katupotha is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Colombo to Katupotha.
There are 55+ hotels available in Katupotha.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Katupotha, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 330–370 and the journey takes 2h. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,700–30,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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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