There are 4 ways to get from Katugasthota to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Mavilmada to Colombo FortMatale
3h 34mRs 1,200–4,000Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus TerminalKandy
4h 16mRs 830–961Drive 116.8 km
- Drive from Katugasthota to Colombo116.8 km
2h 5mRs 4,888–7,060Taxi
- Take the taxi from Katugasthota to Colombo116.8 km
2h 5mRs 32,000–38,000
Katugasthota to Colombo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Katugasthota to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1000 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Katugasthota to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7500.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mavilmada and arriving at Colombo Fort. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Katugasthota and Colombo is 125 km. The road distance is 116.8 km.
The best way to get from Katugasthota to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 4000.
The train from Mavilmada to Colombo Fort takes 3h 34m including transfers and departs once daily.
Katugasthota to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Mavilmada station.
The best way to get from Katugasthota to Colombo is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 4000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1000 and takes 4h 16m.
Katugasthota to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katugasthota to Colombo is 117 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Katugasthota to Colombo.
What companies run services between Katugasthota, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Mavilmada to Colombo Fort once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–4,000 and the journey takes 3h 34m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Mavilmada to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 32,000–38,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne, Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?, and 5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
There are 1480+ hotels available in Colombo.