There are 6 ways to get from Katunayake to Galgamuwa by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Katunayake to Palavi Junctionbus
- Take the taxi from Palavi Junction to Galgamuwataxi
2h 30mBus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 187-E CMB to Colombo
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Galgamuwatrain Colombo / ...
4h 42mRs 1,400–3,250Train
- Take the train from Ragama to Galgamuwatrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
4h 24mRs 2,482–5,936Drive 122.4 km
- Drive from Katunayake to Galgamuwacar 122.4 km
2h 15mRs 5,559–8,029Taxi
- Take the taxi from Katunayake to Galgamuwataxi 122.4 km
2h 15mRs 33,000–40,000Fly, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Galgamuwataxi
2h 7mRs 21,886–119,449
Katunayake to Galgamuwa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Katunayake to Galgamuwa is to bus and train which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 3300 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Katunayake to Galgamuwa is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 7m and costs Rs. 21000 - Rs. 120000.
No, there is no direct train from Katunayake to Galgamuwa. However, there are services departing from Katunayake and arriving at Galgamuwa via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Katunayake and Galgamuwa is 162 km. The road distance is 122.4 km.
The best way to get from Katunayake to Galgamuwa without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Katunayake to Galgamuwa, including transfers.
Katunayake to Galgamuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
Katunayake to Galgamuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galgamuwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katunayake to Galgamuwa is 122 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Katunayake to Galgamuwa.
There are four+ hotels available in Galgamuwa.
What companies run services between Katunayake, Sri Lanka and Galgamuwa, North Western, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ragama to Galgamuwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 2h 46m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ragama to Galgamuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
Train from Colombo Fort to Galgamuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- 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
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
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
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 130–150
- Semi Lux
- Rs 130–180
- Super Lux
- Rs 240–310
- Seater
- Rs 100–150
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–40,000
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
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