There are 4 ways to get from Nawalapitiya to Katunayake by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Nawalapitiya to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
4h 47mRs 1,406–3,168Bus
- Take the bus from Watawala to Colombobus
5h 20mRs 2,015–2,786Drive 108.4 km
- Drive from Nawalapitiya to Katunayakecar 108.4 km
1h 56mRs 4,890–7,064Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nawalapitiya to Katunayaketaxi 108.4 km
1h 56mRs 29,000–36,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nawalapitiya to Katunayake is to train which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 3200 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Nawalapitiya to Katunayake is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Nawalapitiya to Katunayake station. However, there are services departing from Watawala and arriving at Katunayake Airport Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Nawalapitiya to Katunayake station. However, there are services departing from Nawalapitiya and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Nawalapitiya and Katunayake is 186 km. The road distance is 108.4 km.
The best way to get from Nawalapitiya to Katunayake without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 3200.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Nawalapitiya to Katunayake, including transfers.
Nawalapitiya to Katunayake bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Watawala station.
Nawalapitiya to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Nawalapitiya station.
The best way to get from Nawalapitiya to Katunayake is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 3200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2800 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Nawalapitiya, Sri Lanka and Katunayake, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Nawalapitiya to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Watawala to Colombo every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 700–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 58m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Nawalapitiya to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Watawala to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Estimated price
- Rs 29,000–36,000
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
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nawalapitiya to Katunayake bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Nawalapitiya to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nawalapitiya to Katunayake is 108 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Nawalapitiya to Katunayake.
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