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

The cheapest way to get from Katunayake (Station) to Colombo Fort is to bus via Katunayake Airport Bus Station which costs Rs. 100 - Rs. 150 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Katunayake (Station) to Colombo Fort is to drive which takes 24 min and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 2100.

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

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 Fort?

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 Fort?

The distance between Katunayake (Station) and Colombo Fort is 36 km. The road distance is 30.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Katunayake (Station) to Colombo Fort without a car is to bus which takes 50 min and costs .

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

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

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Katunayake (Station) to Colombo Fort?

The best way to get from Katunayake (Station) to Colombo Fort is to bus which takes 50 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 48m.

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

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

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

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

Can I drive from Katunayake (Station) to Colombo Fort?

Yes, the driving distance between Katunayake (Station) to Colombo Fort is 31 km. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Katunayake (Station) to Colombo Fort.

Where can I stay near Colombo Fort?

There are 1449+ hotels available in Colombo Fort.

Katunayake (Station) to Colombo Fort - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Katunayake to Pettahbus
50 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 20m
Rs 100–150
Train
1. Take the train from Katunayake to Maradanatrain Puttalam
1h 48m
Rs 1,100–2,900
Drive 30.7 km
1. Drive from Katunayake (Station) to Colombo Fortcar 30.7 km
24 min
Rs 1,397–2,017
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Katunayake (Station) to Colombo Forttaxi 30.7 km
24 min
Rs 8,000–10,000
Bus via Bandaranaike Internation Airport
1. Take the bus from Bandaranaike Internation Airport to Colombo Citybus
2h 42m
Rs 438

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Distance: 35.6 km
Duration: 50 min

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