There are 7 ways to get from Karandeniya to Katunayake by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Karandeniya to Koggala (KCT)taxi
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
1h 16mRs 25,325–103,112Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 2-3 / ...
4h 7mRs 1,223–2,311Train, bus
- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Stationbus 187-E CMB to Colombo
3h 16mRs 2,130–4,130Drive 122.3 km
- Drive from Karandeniya to Katunayakecar 122.3 km
1h 26mRs 5,517–7,969Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karandeniya to Katunayaketaxi 122.3 km
1h 26mRs 33,000–40,000Train
- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Katunayaketrain Colombo
4h 23mRs 3,130–6,880Bus via Bandaranaike Internation Airport
- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 2-3 / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo City to Bandaranaike Internation Airportbus
5h 30mRs 1,555–2,593
Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karandeniya to Katunayake is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2400 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Karandeniya to Katunayake is to taxi and fly which takes 1h 16m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 110000.
No, there is no direct bus from Karandeniya to Katunayake station. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Katunayake Airport Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Karandeniya to Katunayake. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Katunayake via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Karandeniya and Katunayake is 189 km. The road distance is 122.3 km.
The best way to get from Karandeniya to Katunayake without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 16m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4200.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Karandeniya to Katunayake, including transfers.
Karandeniya to Katunayake bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Karandeniya to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Karandeniya to Katunayake is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Karandeniya, Sri Lanka and Katunayake, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 310–340 and the journey takes 3h. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Karandeniya to Katunayake via Ambalangoda and Colombo Fort in around 4h 23m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ambalangoda to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
Train from Ambalangoda to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
Train from Colombo Fort to Katunayake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- 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
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–340
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 310–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–340
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 310–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 112 264 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- airport.lk
Bus from Colombo City to Bandaranaike Internation Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 432
- Schedules at
- airport.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–40,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Karandeniya to Katunayake bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Karandeniya to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karandeniya to Katunayake is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Karandeniya to Katunayake.
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