There are 4 ways to get from Pahala Katuneriya to Colombo by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Wennappuwa to Pettahbus
1h 17mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Lunuwila to Maradanatrain Puttalam
2h 12mRs 2,148–4,020Drive 54.9 km
- Drive from Pahala Katuneriya to Colombocar 54.9 km
47 minRs 2,414–3,486Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pahala Katuneriya to Colombotaxi 54.9 km
47 minRs 15,000–18,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pahala Katuneriya to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4100 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Pahala Katuneriya to Colombo is to drive which takes 47 min and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3500.
No, there is no direct bus from Pahala Katuneriya to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Wennappuwa and arriving at Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Pahala Katuneriya to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Lunuwila and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Pahala Katuneriya and Colombo is 64 km. The road distance is 54.9 km.
The best way to get from Pahala Katuneriya to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 1h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Pahala Katuneriya to Colombo, including transfers.
Pahala Katuneriya to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Wennappuwa station.
Pahala Katuneriya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Lunuwila station.
The best way to get from Pahala Katuneriya to Colombo is to bus which takes 1h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4100 and takes 2h 12m.
What companies run services between Pahala Katuneriya, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Wennappuwa to Pettah twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Lunuwila to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 7m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Lunuwila to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Wennappuwa to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–18,000
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
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Pahala Katuneriya to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Pahala Katuneriya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pahala Katuneriya to Colombo is 55 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Pahala Katuneriya to Colombo.
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