What is the cheapest way to get from Katunayake to Galle?

The cheapest way to get from Katunayake to Galle is to bus which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 940 and takes 5h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Katunayake to Galle?

The fastest way to get from Katunayake to Galle is to fly which takes 1h 32m and costs Rs. 21000 - Rs. 130000.

Is there a direct bus between Katunayake and Galle?

No, there is no direct bus from Katunayake station to Galle station. However, there are services departing from Katunayake Airport Bus Station and arriving at Galle Bus Station via Colombo City and Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Katunayake to Galle?

The distance between Katunayake and Galle is 155 km. The road distance is 148.7 km.

How do I travel from Katunayake to Galle without a car?

The best way to get from Katunayake to Galle without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 51m and costs Rs. 300 - Rs. 3200.

How long does it take to get from Katunayake to Galle?

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Katunayake to Galle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Katunayake to Galle bus from?

Katunayake to Galle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Katunayake Airport Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Katunayake to Galle?

The best way to get from Katunayake to Galle is to fly which takes 1h 32m and costs Rs. 21000 - Rs. 130000. Alternatively, you can bus via Colombo City, which costs and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the Katunayake to Galle bus arrive?

Katunayake to Galle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Katunayake to Galle?

Yes, the driving distance between Katunayake to Galle is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Katunayake to Galle.

Where can I stay near Galle?

There are 3713+ hotels available in Galle.

Katunayake to Galle - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Katunayake to Galle by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT)plane CMB - KCT
1h 32m
Rs 21,119–123,337
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 187-E CMB to Colombo
2. Take the train from Fort Station to Galletrain Maradana
3h 51m
Rs 300–3,150
Bus via Colombo City
1. Take the bus from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Colombo City to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centrebus
3. Take the bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle Bus Stationbus
4h 3m
Drive 148.7 km
1. Drive from Katunayake to Gallecar 148.7 km
1h 51m
Rs 6,675–9,642
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Katunayake to Galletaxi 148.7 km
1h 51m
Rs 40,000–49,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bandaranaike Internation Airport to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centrebus
2. Take the bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle Bus Stationbus Makumbra
5h 10m
Rs 900–940

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT) flights

28Weekly Planes

2h 22mAverage Duration

Rs 15,118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 155.4 km
Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Katunayake, Sri Lanka and Galle, Sri Lanka?

Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Galle Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Colombo City, Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre, and Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center in around 4h 3m.

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