There are 5 ways to get from Katunayake to Welimada by plane, taxi, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Welimada
1h 49mRs 20,196–101,658Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada79-1
6h 34mRs 710–846Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Welimada173.7 km
3h 13mRs 13,000–17,000Drive 173.7 km
- Drive from Katunayake to Welimada173.7 km
3h 13mRs 7,304–10,550Taxi
- Take the taxi from Katunayake to Welimada173.7 km
3h 13mRs 22,000–27,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Katunayake to Welimada is to bus which costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 850 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Katunayake to Welimada is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 49m and costs Rs. 20000 - Rs. 110000.
No, there is no direct bus from Katunayake station to Welimada. However, there are services departing from Katunayake Airport Bus Station and arriving at Welimada via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Katunayake and Welimada is 147 km. The road distance is 173.7 km.
The best way to get from Katunayake to Welimada without a car is to bus which takes 6h 34m and costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 850.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Katunayake to Welimada, including transfers.
Katunayake to Welimada bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Katunayake to Welimada bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Welimada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katunayake to Welimada is 174 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Katunayake to Welimada.
There are 2029+ hotels available in Welimada.
What companies run services between Katunayake, Sri Lanka and Welimada, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada hourly. Tickets cost Rs 600–700 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Website
- mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Welimada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,000–27,000
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Katunayake and Welimada. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.