There are 6 ways to get from Minneriya to Katunayake by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Habarana to Colombobus
4h 49mRs 2,441–3,053Train
- Take the train from Hingurakgoda to Ragamatrain Batticaloa
7h 47mRs 2,849–6,631Drive 175.2 km
- Drive from Minneriya to Katunayakecar 175.2 km
2h 43mRs 7,962–11,500Taxi
- Take the taxi from Minneriya to Katunayaketaxi 175.2 km
2h 43mRs 48,000–60,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Hingurakgoda to Batticaloatrain
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
4h 10mRs 13,049–89,021Bus via Habarana
- Take the bus from Habarana to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Trincomalee-Colombo
5h 21mRs 3,985–4,605
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneriya to Katunayake is to bus which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3100 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Minneriya to Katunayake is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneriya to Katunayake station. However, there are services departing from Habarana and arriving at Katunayake Airport Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneriya to Katunayake. However, there are services departing from Hingurakgoda and arriving at Katunayake via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Minneriya and Katunayake is 232 km. The road distance is 175.2 km.
The best way to get from Minneriya to Katunayake without a car is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3100.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Minneriya to Katunayake, including transfers.
Minneriya to Katunayake bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Habarana station.
Minneriya to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hingurakgoda station.
The best way to get from Minneriya to Katunayake is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Minneriya, Sri Lanka and Katunayake, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Habarana to Colombo once daily. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 26m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Hingurakgoda to Ragama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 5h 53m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Hingurakgoda to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Hingurakgoda to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Habarana to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Habarana to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Estimated price
- Rs 48,000–60,000
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Minneriya to Katunayake bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Minneriya to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneriya to Katunayake is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Minneriya to Katunayake.
There are 1526+ hotels available in Katunayake.