There are 7 ways to get from Mawanella to Katunayake by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Stationbus 187-E CMB to Colombo
2h 50mRs 2,301–4,406Train, bus #2
cheapest- Take the train from Balana to Fort Stationtrain Badulla / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Stationbus 187-E CMB to Colombo
3h 40mRs 1,939–3,905Train, bus via Rambukkana
- Take the train from Rambukkana to Fort Stationtrain Badulla / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Stationbus 187-E CMB to Colombo
2h 57mRs 2,115–4,113Train, bus
- Take the train from Balana to Fort Stationtrain Badulla / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo City to Bandaranaike Internation Airportbus
5h 3mRs 2,271–4,187Drive 77.2 km
- Drive from Mawanella to Katunayakecar 77.2 km
1h 20mRs 3,474–5,018Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mawanella to Katunayaketaxi 77.2 km
1h 20mRs 21,000–26,000Train
- Take the train from Rambukkana to Ragamatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Ragama to Katunayaketrain Colombo
3h 7mRs 3,115–6,863
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mawanella to Katunayake is to train and bus which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Mawanella to Katunayake is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 5000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mawanella to Katunayake station. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Katunayake Airport Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Mawanella to Katunayake. However, there are services departing from Rambukkana and arriving at Katunayake via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Mawanella and Katunayake is 132 km. The road distance is 77.2 km.
The best way to get from Mawanella to Katunayake without a car is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4500.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Mawanella to Katunayake, including transfers.
Mawanella to Katunayake bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Polgahawela station.
Mawanella to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Rambukkana station.
The best way to get from Mawanella to Katunayake is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Mawanella, Sri Lanka and Katunayake, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Mawanella to Katunayake Airport Bus Station via Polgahawela, Colombo, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mawanella to Katunayake via Rambukkana and Ragama in around 3h 7m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Rambukkana to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
Train from Balana to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
Train from Rambukkana to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
Train from Ragama to Katunayake
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Balana to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Mawanella to Katunayake bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Mawanella to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mawanella to Katunayake is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Mawanella to Katunayake.
There are 1538+ hotels available in Katunayake.