There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Pahala Katuneriya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Wennappuwabus
1h 17mDrive 55.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo to Pahala Katuneriyacar 55.4 km
49 minRs 2,434–3,516Train
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Waikkalatrain Colombo
1h 45mRs 3,007–5,074Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Pahala Katuneriyataxi 55.4 km
49 minRs 15,000–18,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Pahala Katuneriya is to drive which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3600 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Pahala Katuneriya is to drive which takes 49 min and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3600.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Pahala Katuneriya. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Wennappuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Pahala Katuneriya. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Waikkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Colombo and Pahala Katuneriya is 60 km. The road distance is 55.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Pahala Katuneriya without a car is to bus which takes 1h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Colombo to Pahala Katuneriya, including transfers.
Colombo to Pahala Katuneriya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Pahala Katuneriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Pahala Katuneriya is to bus which takes 1h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 5500 and takes 1h 45m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Pahala Katuneriya, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Wennappuwa twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Waikkala twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 35m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Waikkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Wennappuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–18,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Pahala Katuneriya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Wennappuwa station.
Colombo to Pahala Katuneriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Waikkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Pahala Katuneriya is 55 km. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Colombo to Pahala Katuneriya.
There are 1068+ hotels available in Pahala Katuneriya.