There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Katunayake by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Station187-E CMB to Colombo
45 minRs 110–450Train
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to KatunayakeColombo
1h 10mRs 950–2,500Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Colombo to Colombo-CMB32.8 km
27 minRs 14,000–18,000Drive 32.8 km
- Drive from Colombo to Katunayake32.8 km
27 minRs 1,379–1,991Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Katunayake32.8 km
27 minRs 9,000–11,000
Colombo to Katunayake by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Katunayake is to bus which costs Rs. 110 - Rs. 450 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Katunayake is to Airport Transfer which takes 27 min and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Katunayake Airport Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Katunayake. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Colombo and Katunayake is 32 km. The road distance is 32.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Katunayake without a car is to bus which takes 45 min and costs Rs. 110 - Rs. 450.
The bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Station takes 45 min including transfers and departs three times a day.
Colombo to Katunayake bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Katunayake is to bus which takes 45 min and costs Rs. 110 - Rs. 450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 950 - Rs. 2500 and takes 1h 10m.
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 110–150 and the journey takes 45 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Katunayake 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 950–2,500 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Katunayake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–2,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 950–2,500
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 110–150
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 130–150
- Semi Lux
- Rs 130–180
- Super Lux
- Rs 240–310
- Phone
- +94 112 264 444
- comments@airport.lk
- Website
- airport.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 444
- Schedules at
- airport.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Website
- mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo to Colombo-CMB
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,000–11,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Katunayake bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Katunayake Airport Bus Station.
Colombo to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Katunayake station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Katunayake is 33 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Colombo to Katunayake.
There are 1385+ hotels available in Katunayake.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo and Katunayake. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.