There are 5 ways to get from Welimada to Katunayake by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Welimada to Peradeniyataxi
- Take the train from Peradeniya to Ragamatrain Badulla / ...
5h 25mRs 13,624–19,283Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
6h 25mRs 714–818Drive 174 km
- Drive from Welimada to Katunayakecar 174 km
3h 5mRs 7,927–11,450Taxi
- Take the taxi from Welimada to Katunayaketaxi 174 km
3h 5mRs 47,000–60,000Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Welimada to Thanamalwilabus
- Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
4h 18mRs 14,744–89,718
Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Welimada to Katunayake is to bus which costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 850 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Welimada to Katunayake is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Welimada to Katunayake station. However, there are services departing from Welimada and arriving at Katunayake Airport Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Welimada and Katunayake is 208 km. The road distance is 174 km.
The best way to get from Welimada to Katunayake without a car is to taxi and train which takes 5h 25m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Welimada to Katunayake, including transfers.
Welimada to Katunayake bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Welimada station.
Welimada to Katunayake bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Welimada to Katunayake is 174 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Welimada to Katunayake.
There are 1522+ hotels available in Katunayake.
What companies run services between Welimada, Sri Lanka and Katunayake, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost Rs 600–700 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Weerawila International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Peradeniya to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- 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 Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Welimada to Thanamalwila
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–60,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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