There are 7 ways to get from Mawanella to Katunayake by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via Rambukkana
best- 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 2,115–4,113Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kegalle to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Colombo
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Stationbus 187-E CMB to Colombo
3h 51mRs 1,153–1,373Drive 77.2 km
- Drive from Mawanella to Katunayakecar 77.2 km
1h 20mRs 3,476–5,020Taxi
- 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 3,115–6,863Train, bus
- 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 1,939–3,905Bus via Bandaranaike Internation Airport
- Take the bus from Kegalle to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Colombo
- Take the bus from Colombo City to Bandaranaike Internation Airportbus
5h 14mRs 1,485–1,655
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mawanella to Katunayake is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1400 and takes 3h 51m.
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 Kegalle and arriving at Katunayake Airport Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
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 130 km. The road distance is 77.2 km.
The best way to get from Mawanella to Katunayake without a car is to train and bus via Rambukkana which takes 2h 57m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4200.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Mawanella to Katunayake, including transfers.
Mawanella to Katunayake bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kegalle 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 3h 51m and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1400. 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 Kegalle and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 3h 51m. 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 Rambukkana to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- 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 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
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
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 130–150
- Semi Lux
- Rs 130–180
- Super Lux
- Rs 240–310
- Seater
- Rs 100–150
Bus from Kegalle to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–310
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 320–440
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
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
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- 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
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 130–150
- Semi Lux
- Rs 130–180
- Super Lux
- Rs 240–310
- Seater
- Rs 100–150
Bus from Kegalle to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–310
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 320–440
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
- Phone
- +94 112 264 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- BIA Shuttle Service
Bus from Colombo City to Bandaranaike Internation Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 432
- Schedules at
- BIA Shuttle Service
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Mawanella to Katunayake bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal 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 1504+ hotels available in Katunayake.