There are 5 ways to get from Katunayake to Kattankudy by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
58 minRs 18,119–130,711Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kattankudibus Wellawatta
8h 26mRs 2,400–3,050Mini Bus, bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kattankudibus Wellawatta
7h 58mRs 3,350–4,050Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
8h 30mRs 4,695–8,656Drive 296.3 km
- Drive from Katunayake to Kattankudycar 296.3 km
4h 46mRs 13,331–19,256
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Katunayake to Kattankudy is to bus which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3100 and takes 8h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Katunayake to Kattankudy is to fly which takes 58 min and costs Rs. 18000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Katunayake station to Kattankudy. However, there are services departing from Katunayake Airport Bus Station and arriving at Kattankudi via Kandy and Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Katunayake to Kattankudy. However, there are services departing from Katunayake and arriving at Batticaloa via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Katunayake and Kattankudy is 215 km. The road distance is 296.3 km.
The best way to get from Katunayake to Kattankudy without a car is to Mini Bus and bus which takes 7h 58m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 58 min to get from Katunayake to Kattankudy, including transfers.
Katunayake to Kattankudy bus services, operated by Magical Srilanka, depart from Kandy station.
Katunayake to Kattankudy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Katunayake to Kattankudy is to fly which takes 58 min and costs Rs. 18000 - Rs. 140000. Alternatively, you can Mini Bus and bus, which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4100 and takes 7h 58m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 9000 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Katunayake, Sri Lanka and Kattankudy, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Kattankudi via Kandy and Dambulla in around 7h 58m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Website
- Magical Srilanka
Bus from Kandy to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,241
- Schedules at
- Magical Srilanka
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More Questions & Answers
Katunayake to Kattankudy bus services, operated by Magical Srilanka, arrive at Dambulla station.
Katunayake to Kattankudy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katunayake to Kattankudy is 296 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Katunayake to Kattankudy.
There are 59+ hotels available in Kattankudy.