There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Kurana Katunayaka by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Stationbus 187-E CMB to Colombo
53 minRs 1,900–2,450Train
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kuranatrain Colombo
1h 15mRs 1,200–2,900Drive 34.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kurana Katunayakacar 34.4 km
28 minRs 1,562–2,256Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Kurana Katunayakataxi 34.4 km
28 minRs 9,000–12,000
Colombo to Kurana Katunayaka by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kurana Katunayaka is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kurana Katunayaka is to drive which takes 28 min and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2300.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Kurana Katunayaka station. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Katunayake Airport Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Kurana. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between Colombo and Kurana Katunayaka is 38 km. The road distance is 34.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kurana Katunayaka without a car is to bus which takes 53 min and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2500.
It takes approximately 53 min to get from Colombo to Kurana Katunayaka, including transfers.
Colombo to Kurana Katunayaka bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Kurana Katunayaka train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kurana Katunayaka is to bus which takes 53 min and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 15m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kurana Katunayaka, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 100–150 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Kurana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Kurana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- ntc.gov.lk
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
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 130–150
- Semi Lux
- Rs 130–180
- Super Lux
- Rs 240–310
- Seater
- Rs 100–150
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,000–12,000
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
Colombo to Kurana Katunayaka bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Katunayake Airport Bus Station.
Colombo to Kurana Katunayaka train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kurana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kurana Katunayaka is 34 km. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Colombo to Kurana Katunayaka.
There are 1471+ hotels available in Kurana Katunayaka.