There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Katukurunda by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain Kandy / ...
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
4h 28mRs 2,776–6,244Bus via Veyangoda
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kalutarabus
5h 11mRs 1,375–1,859Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Panadurabus 17
4h 50mRs 2,498–2,941Drive 153.2 km
- Drive from Kandy to Katukurundacar 153.2 km
2h 26mRs 6,888–9,949Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Katukurundataxi 153.2 km
2h 26mRs 11,000–13,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Katukurunda is to bus via Veyangoda which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1900 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Katukurunda is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Katukurunda. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Panadura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Katukurunda. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Kalutara South via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Kandy and Katukurunda is 166 km. The road distance is 153.2 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Katukurunda without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Kandy to Katukurunda, including transfers.
Kandy to Katukurunda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Katukurunda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Katukurunda is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Katukurunda, Western, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Katukurunda via Fort Station and Kalutara South in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy to Panadura every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 490–550 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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
Train from Fort Station to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy to Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 490–550
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 490–550
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–850
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,400
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–13,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Kandy to Katukurunda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Panadura station.
Kandy to Katukurunda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Katukurunda is 153 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Kandy to Katukurunda.
There are 763+ hotels available in Katukurunda.