There are 4 ways to get from Welimada to Katunayake by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
6h 25mRs 712–816Bus, train
- Take the bus from Welimada to Gampolabus
- Take the train from Gampola to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
6h 35mRs 1,588–3,463Drive 174 km
- Drive from Welimada to Katunayakecar 174 km
3h 5mRs 7,703–11,126Taxi
- Take the taxi from Welimada to Katunayaketaxi 174 km
3h 5mRs 47,000–60,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 211 km. The road distance is 174 km.
The best way to get from Welimada to Katunayake without a car is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 850.
It takes approximately 6h 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 1472+ 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.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampola to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
Bus from Welimada to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–320
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–320
- Semi Lux
- Rs 330–450
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–800
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 47,000–60,000
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
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