There are 4 ways to get from Dehiwala to Katugasthota by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to MavilmadaColombo
3h 53mRs 4,216–7,564Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nugegoda to Kandy17
3h 57mRs 2,082–2,452Drive 126.4 km
- Drive from Dehiwala to Katugasthota126.4 km
2h 14mRs 5,292–7,644Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dehiwala to Katugasthota126.4 km
2h 14mRs 34,000–42,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dehiwala to Katugasthota is to bus which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2500 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Dehiwala to Katugasthota is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
The distance between Dehiwala and Katugasthota is 136 km. The road distance is 126.4 km.
The best way to get from Dehiwala to Katugasthota without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Dehiwala to Katugasthota, including transfers.
The best way to get from Dehiwala to Katugasthota is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2500 and takes 3h 57m.
Yes, the driving distance between Dehiwala to Katugasthota is 126 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Dehiwala to Katugasthota.
There are 1489+ hotels available in Katugasthota.
What companies run services between Dehiwala, 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 Nugegoda to Kandy every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 420–470 and the journey takes 3h 46m.
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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 Nugegoda to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–470
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 420–470
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Estimated price
- Rs 34,000–42,000
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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