What is the cheapest way to get from Katunayaka South to Colombo?

The cheapest way to get from Katunayaka South to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 100 - Rs. 440 and takes 45 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Katunayaka South to Colombo?

The fastest way to get from Katunayaka South to Colombo is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 10000.

Is there a direct bus between Katunayaka South and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Katunayake Airport Bus Station station and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

Is there a direct train between Katunayaka South and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Katunayake and arriving at Maradana. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Katunayaka South to Colombo?

The distance between Katunayaka South and Colombo is 31 km. The road distance is 29.7 km.

How do I travel from Katunayaka South to Colombo without a car?

The best way to get from Katunayaka South to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 45 min and costs Rs. 100 - Rs. 440.

How long does it take to get from Katunayaka South to Colombo?

The bus from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal takes 45 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Katunayaka South to Colombo bus from?

Katunayaka South to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Katunayake Airport Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Katunayaka South to Colombo train from?

Katunayaka South to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Katunayake station.

Train or bus from Katunayaka South to Colombo?

The best way to get from Katunayaka South to Colombo is to bus which takes 45 min and costs Rs. 100 - Rs. 440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 8m.

Where does the Katunayaka South to Colombo bus arrive?

Katunayaka South to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Katunayaka South to Colombo train arrive?

Katunayaka South to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.

Can I drive from Katunayaka South to Colombo?

Yes, the driving distance between Katunayaka South to Colombo is 30 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Katunayaka South to Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1475+ hotels available in Colombo.

Katunayaka South to Colombo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Katunayaka South to Colombo by bus, train, taxi, or car

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1. Take the bus from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 187-E CMB to Colombo
45 min
Rs 100–440
Train
1. Take the train from Katunayake to Maradanatrain Puttalam
1h 8m
Rs 1,100–2,900
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Katunayaka South to Colombotaxi 29.7 km
22 min
Rs 8,000–10,000
Drive 29.7 km
1. Drive from Katunayaka South to Colombocar 29.7 km
22 min
Rs 1,353–1,953

Katunayaka South to Colombo by bus

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Distance: 31.3 km
Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Katunayaka South, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

National Transport Commission operates a bus from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 100–150 and the journey takes 45 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Katunayake to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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