There are 8 ways to get from Katunayake to Passikudah Bay by train, bus, car, plane, 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 Katunayake to Colombo Forttrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Fort Station to Punanitrain Colombo
6h 12mRs 3,495–7,456Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
7h 43mRs 2,820–3,500Drive 259 km
- Drive from Katunayake to Passikudah Baycar 259 km
4h 6mRs 11,645–16,820Fly to Sigiriya Airport, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Valaichchenaitrain
4h 28mRs 19,324–133,883Train via Gampaha
- Take the train from Gampaha to Punanitrain Colombo
6h 50mRs 3,500–7,550Bus via Dambulla
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambullabus Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
8h 38mRs 3,440–3,870Train #2
- Take the train from Ragama to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
9h 31mRs 3,032–6,836Fly to Kandy, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Passikudah Baytaxi
3h 53mRs 29,218–143,465
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Katunayake to Passikudah Bay is to bus which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3500 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Katunayake to Passikudah Bay is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 53m and costs Rs. 29000 - Rs. 150000.
No, there is no direct bus from Katunayake station to Passikudah Bay. However, there are services departing from Katunayake Airport Bus Station and arriving at Oddaimavadi via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Katunayake to Passikudah Bay. However, there are services departing from Katunayake and arriving at Punani via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Katunayake and Passikudah Bay is 349 km. The road distance is 259 km.
The best way to get from Katunayake to Passikudah Bay without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Katunayake to Passikudah Bay, including transfers.
Katunayake to Passikudah Bay bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Katunayake to Passikudah Bay train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Katunayake station.
The best way to get from Katunayake to Passikudah Bay is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3500 and takes 7h 43m.
What companies run services between Katunayake, Sri Lanka and Passikudah Bay, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Katunayake to Passikudah Bay via Fort Station and Punani in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadi once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,800 and the journey takes 5h 42m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Katunayake to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Fort Station to Punani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Habarana to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Gampaha to Punani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Ragama to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
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
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Booking & Getting There
Katunayake to Passikudah Bay bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Oddaimavadi station.
Katunayake to Passikudah Bay train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katunayake to Passikudah Bay is 259 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Katunayake to Passikudah Bay.
There are 110+ hotels available in Passikudah Bay.







