There are 4 ways to get from Katugastota to Kelaniya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kiribathgodabus Trincomalee-Colombo
3h 34mRs 4,125–4,720Train
- Take the train from Mavilmada to Ragamatrain Matale
3h 34mRs 4,565–6,959Drive 111.3 km
- Drive from Katugastota to Kelaniyacar 111.3 km
1h 55mRs 4,898–7,074Taxi
- Take the taxi from Katugastota to Kelaniyataxi 111.3 km
1h 55mRs 30,000–37,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Katugastota to Kelaniya is to bus which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 4800 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Katugastota to Kelaniya is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Katugastota to Kelaniya. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Kiribathgoda via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Katugastota to Kelaniya. However, there are services departing from Mavilmada and arriving at Ragama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Katugastota and Kelaniya is 114 km. The road distance is 111.3 km.
The best way to get from Katugastota to Kelaniya without a car is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 4800.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Katugastota to Kelaniya, including transfers.
Katugastota to Kelaniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Katugastota to Kelaniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Mavilmada station.
The best way to get from Katugastota to Kelaniya is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 4800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 7000 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Katugastota, Sri Lanka and Kelaniya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Katugastota to Kelaniya via Kandy, Ambepussa, and Kiribathgoda in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Mavilmada to Ragama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 17m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Mavilmada to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Ambepussa to Kiribathgoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Estimated price
- Rs 30,000–37,000
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
Katugastota to Kelaniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Katugastota to Kelaniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katugastota to Kelaniya is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Katugastota to Kelaniya.
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