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Colombo to Katunayake buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Colombo and Katunayake takes 43 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Colombo to Katunayake. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

43 min
Duration
32 km
Distance
Rs 150
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Colombo to Katunayake bus times

Buses run twice daily between Colombo and Katunayake. The earliest departure is at 9:17 PM at night, and the last departure from Colombo is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Katunayake at 11:00 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 43 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    bus bus 43 min • Direct
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    bus bus 44 min • Direct

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    bus bus 43 min • Direct
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    bus bus 44 min • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    bus bus 43 min • Direct
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    bus bus 44 min • Direct

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    bus bus 43 min • Direct
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    bus bus 44 min • Direct

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    bus bus 43 min • Direct
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    bus bus 44 min • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    bus bus 43 min • Direct
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    bus bus 44 min • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    bus bus 43 min • Direct
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    bus bus 44 min • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colombo to Katunayake? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 31.7 km
  • Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Katunayake, Sri Lanka?

National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 100–150 and the journey takes 45 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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