There are 5 ways to get from Dematagoda to Katunayake by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Dematagoda to Katunayaketrain Colombo
1h 1mRs 1,100–2,900Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Stationbus 187-E CMB to Colombo
1h 11mRs 1,268–2,967Drive 31.1 km
- Drive from Dematagoda to Katunayakecar 31.1 km
24 minRs 1,397–2,018Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dematagoda to Katunayaketaxi 31.1 km
24 minRs 8,500–11,000Bus via Bandaranaike Internation Airport
- Take the bus from Colombo City to Bandaranaike Internation Airportbus
2h 34mRs 1,600–3,249
Dematagoda to Katunayake by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dematagoda to Katunayake is to train which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Dematagoda to Katunayake is to drive which takes 24 min and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 2100.
No, there is no direct bus from Dematagoda to Katunayake 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 1h 11m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dematagoda and arriving at Katunayake. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.
The distance between Dematagoda and Katunayake is 29 km. The road distance is 31.1 km.
The best way to get from Dematagoda to Katunayake without a car is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900.
The train from Dematagoda to Katunayake takes 1h 1m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Dematagoda to Katunayake bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Dematagoda to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Dematagoda station.
The best way to get from Dematagoda to Katunayake is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 1h 11m.
What companies run services between Dematagoda, Sri Lanka and Katunayake, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Dematagoda to Katunayake 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, 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.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Dematagoda to Katunayake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
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
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 130–150
- Semi Lux
- Rs 130–180
- Super Lux
- Rs 240–310
- Seater
- Rs 100–150
- Phone
- +94 112 264 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- BIA Shuttle Service
Bus from Colombo City to Bandaranaike Internation Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 432
- Schedules at
- BIA Shuttle Service
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,500–11,000
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
Dematagoda to Katunayake bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Katunayake Airport Bus Station.
Dematagoda to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Katunayake station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dematagoda to Katunayake is 31 km. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Dematagoda to Katunayake.
There are 1500+ hotels available in Katunayake.