There are 6 ways to get from Matugama to Katunayake by taxi, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Matugama to Kalutarataxi
- Take the bus from Kalutara to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Stationbus
2h 18mRs 3,394–4,197Train
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Katunayaketrain Colombo
3h 42mRs 4,805–8,761Drive 92.9 km
- Drive from Matugama to Katunayakecar 92.9 km
1h 9mRs 4,236–6,119Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matugama to Katunayaketaxi 92.9 km
1h 9mRs 25,000–31,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Stationbus 187-E CMB to Colombo
2h 34mRs 3,805–6,011Bus
- Take the bus from Kalutara to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo City to Bandaranaike Internation Airportbus
3h 41mRs 3,726–4,479
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matugama to Katunayake is to taxi and bus which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4200 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Matugama to Katunayake is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Matugama to Katunayake. However, there are services departing from Kalutara and arriving at Bandaranaike Internation Airport via Colombo City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Matugama to Katunayake. However, there are services departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Katunayake via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Matugama and Katunayake is 98 km. The road distance is 92.9 km.
The best way to get from Matugama to Katunayake without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4200.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Matugama to Katunayake, including transfers.
Matugama to Katunayake bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Matugama to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Matugama to Katunayake is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4500 and takes 3h 41m.
What companies run services between Matugama, Sri Lanka and Katunayake, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Matugama to Katunayake via Kalutara South and Colombo Fort in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Matugama to Bandaranaike Internation Airport via Kalutara, Colombo, and Colombo City in around 3h 41m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kalutara South to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Colombo Fort to Katunayake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Kalutara South to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kalutara to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kalutara to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Station
- 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
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Station
- 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
- Phone
- +94 112 264 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- airport.lk
Bus from Colombo City to Bandaranaike Internation Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 432
- Schedules at
- airport.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–31,000
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Matugama to Katunayake bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Matugama to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matugama to Katunayake is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Matugama to Katunayake.
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