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 Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
3h 19mRs 3,642–4,374Train
- Take the train from Mavilmada to Ragamatrain Matale
3h 33mRs 4,565–6,959Drive 111.3 km
- Drive from Katugastota to Kelaniyacar 111.3 km
1h 55mRs 5,043–7,284Taxi
- Take the taxi from Katugastota to Kelaniyataxi 111.3 km
1h 55mRs 30,000–37,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Katugastota to Kelaniya is to bus which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4400 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Katugastota to Kelaniya is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Katugastota station to Kelaniya. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
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 33m.
The distance between Katugastota and Kelaniya is 129 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 19m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4400.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Katugastota to Kelaniya, including transfers.
Katugastota to Kelaniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus 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 19m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 7000 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Katugastota, Sri Lanka and Kelaniya, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h. 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
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Mavilmada to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Katugastota to Kelaniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal 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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