What is the cheapest way to get from Katunayake (Station) to Colombo?

The cheapest way to get from Katunayake (Station) to Colombo is to bus via Katunayake Airport Bus Station which costs Rs. 100 - Rs. 150 and takes 1h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Katunayake (Station) to Colombo?

The fastest way to get from Katunayake (Station) to Colombo is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 10000.

Is there a direct bus between Katunayake (Station) and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Katunayake and arriving at Pettah. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

Is there a direct train between Katunayake (Station) 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 Katunayake (Station) to Colombo?

The distance between Katunayake (Station) and Colombo is 35 km. The road distance is 29.5 km.

How do I travel from Katunayake (Station) to Colombo without a car?

The best way to get from Katunayake (Station) to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 45 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Katunayake (Station) to Colombo?

The bus from Katunayake to Pettah takes 45 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Katunayake (Station) to Colombo bus from?

Katunayake (Station) to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Katunayake station.

Where do I catch the Katunayake (Station) to Colombo train from?

Katunayake (Station) to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Katunayake station.

Train or bus from Katunayake (Station) to Colombo?

The best way to get from Katunayake (Station) to Colombo is to bus which takes 45 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 23m.

Where does the Katunayake (Station) to Colombo bus arrive?

Katunayake (Station) to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.

Where does the Katunayake (Station) to Colombo train arrive?

Katunayake (Station) to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.

Can I drive from Katunayake (Station) to Colombo?

Yes, the driving distance between Katunayake (Station) to Colombo is 29 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Katunayake (Station) to Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

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Katunayake (Station) to Colombo - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Katunayake (Station) to Colombo by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Katunayake to Pettahbus
45 min
Bus via Katunayake Airport Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 187-E CMB to Colombo
1h 13m
Rs 100–150
Train
1. Take the train from Katunayake to Maradanatrain Puttalam
1h 23m
Rs 1,100–2,900
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Katunayake (Station) to Colombotaxi 29.5 km
22 min
Rs 8,000–10,000
Drive 29.5 km
1. Drive from Katunayake (Station) to Colombocar 29.5 km
22 min
Rs 1,344–1,941
Bus via Bandaranaike Internation Airport
1. Take the bus from Bandaranaike Internation Airport to Colombo Citybus
2h 35m
Rs 438

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Distance: 35.1 km
Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Katunayake (Station), Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

NCG Express operates a bus from Katunayake to Pettah twice daily, and the journey takes 45 min. 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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