There are 4 ways to get from Pettah to Katukurunda by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
52 minRs 1,504–3,240Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Kalutarabus
56 minRs 1,106–1,427Drive 46.8 km
- Drive from Pettah to Katukurundacar 46.8 km
54 minRs 2,094–3,024Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pettah to Katukurundataxi 46.8 km
54 minRs 12,000–16,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pettah to Katukurunda is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Pettah to Katukurunda is to train which takes 52 min and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3300.
No, there is no direct bus from Pettah to Katukurunda. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Kalutara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
No, there is no direct train from Pettah station to Katukurunda. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Kalutara South via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Pettah and Katukurunda is 45 km. The road distance is 46.8 km.
The best way to get from Pettah to Katukurunda without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3300.
It takes approximately 52 min to get from Pettah to Katukurunda, including transfers.
Pettah to Katukurunda bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Pettah to Katukurunda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Pettah to Katukurunda is to train which takes 52 min and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500 and takes 56 min.
What companies run services between Pettah, Sri Lanka and Katukurunda, Western, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Kalutara South 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Kalutara once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 53 min.
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Kalutara
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–16,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pettah to Katukurunda bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kalutara station.
Pettah to Katukurunda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kalutara South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pettah to Katukurunda is 47 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Pettah to Katukurunda.
There are 796+ hotels available in Katukurunda.