There are 4 ways to get from Kegalle to Katubedda by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Mount Laviniatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
3h 3mRs 1,936–3,870Bus
- Take the bus from Kegalle to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Soysapurabus
3h 32mDrive 91.7 km
- Drive from Kegalle to Katubeddacar 91.7 km
1h 33mRs 4,125–5,958Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kegalle to Katubeddataxi 91.7 km
1h 33mRs 25,000–30,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kegalle to Katubedda is to train which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Kegalle to Katubedda is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kegalle to Katubedda. However, there are services departing from Kegalle and arriving at Soysapura via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Kegalle to Katubedda. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela Junction and arriving at Mount Lavinia via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Kegalle and Katubedda is 104 km. The road distance is 91.7 km.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Katubedda without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Kegalle to Katubedda, including transfers.
Kegalle to Katubedda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kegalle station.
Kegalle to Katubedda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela Junction station.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Katubedda is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between Kegalle, Sri Lanka and Katubedda, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela Junction to Mount Lavinia twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kegalle to Soysapura via Nittambuwa in around 3h 32m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Mount Lavinia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kegalle to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–180
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 150–180
- Semi Lux
- Rs 160–220
- Super Lux
- Rs 300–380
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Soysapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
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Booking & Getting There
Kegalle to Katubedda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kegalle to Katubedda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mount Lavinia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kegalle to Katubedda is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Kegalle to Katubedda.
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