There are 5 ways to get from Mirissa to Katunayake by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
55 minRs 18,209–98,520Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polwathumodara to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
4h 57mRs 340–3,158Bus
- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Ex 1-18
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Stationbus 187-E CMB to Colombo
3h 48mRs 2,384–3,458Drive 175.4 km
- Drive from Mirissa to Katunayakecar 175.4 km
2h 5mRs 7,502–10,836Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mirissa to Katunayaketaxi 175.4 km
2h 5mRs 48,000–60,000
Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mirissa to Katunayake is to train which costs Rs. 340 - Rs. 3200 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Mirissa to Katunayake is to fly which takes 55 min and costs Rs. 18000 - Rs. 100000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mirissa station to Katunayake station. However, there are services departing from Matara Bus Station and arriving at Katunayake Airport Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Mirissa to Katunayake station. However, there are services departing from Polwathumodara and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Mirissa and Katunayake is 160 km. The road distance is 175.4 km.
The best way to get from Mirissa to Katunayake without a car is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Mirissa to Katunayake, including transfers.
Mirissa to Katunayake bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara Bus Station.
Mirissa to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polwathumodara station.
The best way to get from Mirissa to Katunayake is to fly which takes 55 min and costs Rs. 18000 - Rs. 100000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3500 and takes 3h 48m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 340 - Rs. 3200 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Mirissa, Sri Lanka and Katunayake, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mirissa to Katunayake Airport Bus Station via Matara Bus Station and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 3h 48m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polwathumodara to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 48,000–60,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mirissa Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 25 57 271
- Website
- downsouthtaxi.com
Mirissa Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 04 32 871
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Booking & Getting There
Mirissa to Katunayake bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Mirissa to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mirissa to Katunayake is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Mirissa to Katunayake.
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