There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Katugasthota by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to MavilmadaColombo
3h 41mRs 1,200–4,000Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus StationColombo
4h 15mRs 803–928Drive 118.3 km
- Drive from Colombo to Katugasthota118.3 km
2h 5mRs 4,940–7,136Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Katugasthota118.3 km
2h 5mRs 32,000–39,000
Colombo to Katugasthota by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Katugasthota is to bus which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 950 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Katugasthota is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Mavilmada. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Colombo and Katugasthota is 125 km. The road distance is 118.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Katugasthota without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 4000.
The train from Colombo Fort to Mavilmada takes 3h 41m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Colombo to Katugasthota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Katugasthota is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 4000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 950 and takes 4h 15m.
Colombo to Katugasthota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mavilmada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Katugasthota is 118 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Colombo to Katugasthota.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Katugasthota, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Mavilmada 3 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–4,000 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 400–440 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Mavilmada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–4,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–4,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 400–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 32,000–39,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
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