There are 4 ways to get from Palaviya to Katunayake by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Palavi Junction to Katunayakebus
1h 25mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Palavi to Katunayaketrain Puttalam
3h 8mRs 1,200–3,000Drive 100.8 km
- Drive from Palaviya to Katunayakecar 100.8 km
1h 38mRs 4,580–6,615Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palaviya to Katunayaketaxi 100.8 km
1h 38mRs 27,000–33,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palaviya to Katunayake is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Palaviya to Katunayake is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 7000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palavi Junction and arriving at Katunayake. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palavi and arriving at Katunayake. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Palaviya and Katunayake is 101 km. The road distance is 100.8 km.
The best way to get from Palaviya to Katunayake without a car is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs .
The bus from Palavi Junction to Katunayake takes 1h 25m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Palaviya to Katunayake bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Palavi Junction station.
Palaviya to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Palavi station.
The best way to get from Palaviya to Katunayake is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 3h 8m.
What companies run services between Palaviya, Sri Lanka and Katunayake, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Palavi Junction to Katunayake twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Palavi to Katunayake 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 8m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Palavi to Katunayake
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Palavi Junction to Katunayake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Estimated price
- Rs 27,000–33,000
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Palaviya to Katunayake bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Katunayake station.
Palaviya to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Katunayake station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palaviya to Katunayake is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Palaviya to Katunayake.
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