There are 4 ways to get from Katunayaka South to Colombo by bus, train, taxi, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 187-E CMB to Colombo
45 minRs 100–440Train
- Take the train from Katunayake to Maradanatrain Puttalam
1h 8mRs 1,100–2,900Taxi
- Take the taxi from Katunayaka South to Colombotaxi 29.7 km
23 minRs 8,000–10,000Drive 29.7 km
- Drive from Katunayaka South to Colombocar 29.7 km
23 minRs 1,316–1,901
Katunayaka South to Colombo by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Katunayaka South to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 100 - Rs. 440 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Katunayaka South to Colombo is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 10000.
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.
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.
The distance between Katunayaka South and Colombo is 31 km. The road distance is 29.7 km.
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.
The bus from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal takes 45 min including transfers and departs twice daily.
Katunayaka South to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Katunayake Airport Bus Station.
Katunayaka South to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Katunayake station.
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.
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.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Katunayake to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 100–150
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 130–150
- Semi Lux
- Rs 130–180
- Super Lux
- Rs 240–310
- Seater
- Rs 100–150
- Phone
- +94 112 264 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- BIA Shuttle Service
Bus from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 439
- Schedules at
- BIA Shuttle Service
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,000–10,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)?, How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne, and Italian Lakes: Getting around by train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Katunayaka South to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Katunayaka South to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katunayaka South to Colombo is 30 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Katunayaka South to Colombo.
Book your Katunayaka South to Colombo bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
There are 1365+ hotels available in Colombo.