There are 4 ways to get from Pothuhera to Katunayake by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Pothuhera to Ragamatrain Batticaloa / ...
- Take the train from Ragama to Katunayaketrain Colombo
3h 12mRs 2,330–5,808Bus
cheapest- 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
3h 49mRs 2,077–5,580Drive 72.2 km
- Drive from Pothuhera to Katunayakecar 72.2 km
1h 6mRs 3,280–4,738Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pothuhera to Katunayaketaxi 72.2 km
1h 6mRs 19,000–24,000
Pothuhera to Katunayake by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pothuhera to Katunayake is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Pothuhera to Katunayake is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Pothuhera 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 3h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Pothuhera to Katunayake. However, there are services departing from Pothuhera and arriving at Katunayake via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Pothuhera and Katunayake is 89 km. The road distance is 72.2 km.
The best way to get from Pothuhera to Katunayake without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Pothuhera to Katunayake, including transfers.
Pothuhera to Katunayake bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Polgahawela station.
Pothuhera to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Pothuhera station.
The best way to get from Pothuhera to Katunayake is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Pothuhera, Sri Lanka and Katunayake, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Pothuhera to Katunayake via Ragama and Ragama in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pothuhera to Katunayake Airport Bus Station via Polgahawela, Polgahawela, Colombo, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 3h 49m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Pothuhera to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–24,000
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pothuhera to Katunayake bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Pothuhera to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pothuhera to Katunayake is 72 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Pothuhera to Katunayake.
There are 1521+ hotels available in Katunayake.