There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Katukithula by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Gampolatrain Colombo
3h 34mRs 2,693–4,699Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Dimbullabus
5h 28mRs 2,545–3,355Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
- Take the taxi from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Katukithulataxi
3h 47mRs 2,598–3,233Drive 136.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Katukithulacar 136.6 km
2h 28mRs 6,235–9,006Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Katukithulataxi 136.6 km
2h 28mRs 37,000–45,000Fly to Hatton, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Katukithulataxi
2h 8mRs 23,475–123,707Fly to Kandy, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Katukithulataxi
2h 15mRs 24,275–124,607
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Katukithula is to bus which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3400 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Katukithula is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 8m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Katukithula. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Dimbulla via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Katukithula. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Gampola via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Colombo and Katukithula is 164 km. The road distance is 136.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Katukithula without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4700.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Colombo to Katukithula, including transfers.
Colombo to Katukithula bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Katukithula train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Katukithula is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3400 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Katukithula, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Gampola 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Dimbulla every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 700–1,200 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–110,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 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
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Dimbulla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–45,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.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
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Katukithula bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dimbulla station.
Colombo to Katukithula train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Gampola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Katukithula is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Colombo to Katukithula.
There are 2096+ hotels available in Katukithula.