There are 5 ways to get from Mawanella to Kattankudy by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain Colombo
5h 27mRs 4,865–7,313Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kattankudibus Wellawatta
6h 11mRs 4,601–5,456Drive 209.2 km
- Drive from Mawanella to Kattankudycar 209.2 km
3h 48mRs 9,450–13,649Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mawanella to Kattankudytaxi 209.2 km
3h 48mRs 10,000–13,000Taxi, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Mawanella to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kattankudibus
6h 19mRs 40,296–158,672
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mawanella to Kattankudy is to bus which costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 5500 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Mawanella to Kattankudy is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mawanella to Kattankudy. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Kattankudi via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Mawanella to Kattankudy. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Batticaloa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Mawanella and Kattankudy is 308 km. The road distance is 209.2 km.
The best way to get from Mawanella to Kattankudy without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Mawanella to Kattankudy, including transfers.
Mawanella to Kattankudy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Polgahawela station.
Mawanella to Kattankudy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela station.
The best way to get from Mawanella to Kattankudy is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 5500 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between Mawanella, Sri Lanka and Kattankudy, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela to Batticaloa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mawanella to Kattankudi via Polgahawela and Dambulla in around 6h 11m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Kattankudi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Kattankudi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–25,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Mawanella to Kattankudy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dambulla station.
Mawanella to Kattankudy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mawanella to Kattankudy is 209 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Mawanella to Kattankudy.
There are 54+ hotels available in Kattankudy.