There are 5 ways to get from Negombo to Katukurunda by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
2h 42mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Negombo to Colombo Forttrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Maradana to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
3h 26mRs 2,701–6,134Drive 81.3 km
- Drive from Negombo to Katukurundacar 81.3 km
1h 22mRs 3,646–5,267Taxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Katukurundataxi 81.3 km
1h 22mRs 13,000–16,000Bus
- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Kalutarabus
2h 54m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Katukurunda is to train which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6500 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Katukurunda is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Katukurunda. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Kalutara via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Katukurunda. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Kalutara South via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Negombo and Katukurunda is 88 km. The road distance is 81.3 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Katukurunda without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Negombo to Katukurunda, including transfers.
Negombo to Katukurunda bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Katukurunda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Negombo station.
The best way to get from Negombo to Katukurunda is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Katukurunda, Western, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Negombo to Katukurunda via Maradana and Kalutara South in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Negombo to Katukurunda via Pettah, Colombo, and Kalutara in around 2h 54m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Negombo to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Maradana to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Negombo to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Negombo to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Negombo to Katukurunda bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Negombo to Katukurunda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Katukurunda is 81 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Negombo to Katukurunda.
There are 780+ hotels available in Katukurunda.