There are 4 ways to get from Katunayake (Station) to Madurankuliya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Katunayake to Palavi Junctionbus
2h 37mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Katunayake to Palavitrain Colombo
4h 28mRs 2,356–5,845Drive 89.3 km
- Drive from Katunayake (Station) to Madurankuliyacar 89.3 km
1h 26mRs 4,009–5,790Taxi
- Take the taxi from Katunayake (Station) to Madurankuliyataxi 89.3 km
1h 26mRs 24,000–29,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Katunayake (Station) to Madurankuliya is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Katunayake (Station) to Madurankuliya is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Katunayake (Station) to Madurankuliya. However, there are services departing from Katunayake and arriving at Palavi Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Katunayake (Station) to Madurankuliya. However, there are services departing from Katunayake and arriving at Madurankuliya via Palavi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Katunayake (Station) and Madurankuliya is 111 km. The road distance is 89.3 km.
The best way to get from Katunayake (Station) to Madurankuliya without a car is to bus which takes 2h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Katunayake (Station) to Madurankuliya, including transfers.
Katunayake (Station) to Madurankuliya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Katunayake station.
Katunayake (Station) to Madurankuliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Katunayake station.
The best way to get from Katunayake (Station) to Madurankuliya is to bus which takes 2h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Katunayake (Station), Sri Lanka and Madurankuliya, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Katunayake to Palavi Junction twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Katunayake to Palavi 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 1m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Katunayake to Palavi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Katunayake to Palavi Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 24,000–29,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Katunayake (Station) to Madurankuliya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Palavi Junction station.
Katunayake (Station) to Madurankuliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Palavi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katunayake (Station) to Madurankuliya is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Katunayake (Station) to Madurankuliya.
There are 27+ hotels available in Madurankuliya.