There are 6 ways to get from Pinnawala to Katunayake by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Rambukkana to Fort Stationtrain Badulla / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Stationbus 187-E CMB to Colombo
2h 39mRs 1,650–3,564Bus
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Stationbus 187-E CMB to Colombo
2h 49mRs 1,825–3,843Drive 74.3 km
- Drive from Pinnawala to Katunayakecar 74.3 km
1h 18mRs 3,377–4,877Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pinnawala to Katunayaketaxi 74.3 km
1h 18mRs 20,000–25,000Train
- Take the train from Rambukkana to Ragamatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Ragama to Katunayaketrain Colombo
2h 49mRs 2,650–6,314Train, bus via Bandaranaike Internation Airport
- Take the train from Rambukkana to Fort Stationtrain Badulla / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo City to Bandaranaike Internation Airportbus
4h 2mRs 1,982–3,846
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pinnawala to Katunayake is to train and bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3600 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Pinnawala to Katunayake is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4900.
No, there is no direct bus from Pinnawala to Katunayake station. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Katunayake Airport Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Pinnawala to Katunayake. However, there are services departing from Rambukkana and arriving at Katunayake via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Pinnawala and Katunayake is 121 km. The road distance is 74.3 km.
The best way to get from Pinnawala to Katunayake without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 39m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3600.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Pinnawala to Katunayake, including transfers.
Pinnawala to Katunayake bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Polgahawela station.
Pinnawala to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Rambukkana station.
The best way to get from Pinnawala to Katunayake is to bus which takes 2h 49m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Pinnawala, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka and Katunayake, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Pinnawala to Katunayake Airport Bus Station via Polgahawela, Colombo, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pinnawala to Katunayake via Rambukkana and Ragama in around 2h 49m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Rambukkana to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 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
Train from Rambukkana to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 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
Train from Ragama to Katunayake
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Rambukkana to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 100–150
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 130–150
- Semi Lux
- Rs 130–180
- Super Lux
- Rs 240–310
- Seater
- Rs 100–150
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 100–150
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 130–150
- Semi Lux
- Rs 130–180
- Super Lux
- Rs 240–310
- Seater
- Rs 100–150
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 112 264 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- airport.lk
Bus from Colombo City to Bandaranaike Internation Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 432
- Schedules at
- airport.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Pinnawala to Katunayake bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Pinnawala to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pinnawala to Katunayake is 74 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Pinnawala to Katunayake.
There are 1506+ hotels available in Katunayake.