There are 6 ways to get from Maththala to Katunayake by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Weerawila International Airport
best- Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
1h 14mRs 13,886–93,411Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 32
- Take the bus from Colombo City to Bandaranaike Internation Airportbus
10h 10mRs 4,044–4,673Bus via Embilipitiya
- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
6h 38mRs 4,887–5,760Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Maththala to Beliattataxi
- Take the train from Beliatta to Maradanatrain Beliatta
8h 20mRs 18,526–26,311Drive 210.1 km
- Drive from Maththala to Katunayakecar 210.1 km
3h 28mRs 9,476–13,688Taxi to Koggala, fly
- Take the taxi from Maththala to Koggala (KCT)taxi
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
2h 52mRs 42,895–127,694
Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maththala to Katunayake is to bus which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 4700 and takes 10h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Maththala to Katunayake is to fly which takes 1h 14m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 95000.
No, there is no direct bus from Maththala to Katunayake station. However, there are services departing from Embilipitiya and arriving at Katunayake Airport Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Maththala and Katunayake is 207 km. The road distance is 210.1 km.
The best way to get from Maththala to Katunayake without a car is to bus via Embilipitiya which takes 6h 38m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Maththala to Katunayake, including transfers.
Maththala to Katunayake bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Embilipitiya station.
The best way to get from Maththala to Katunayake is to fly which takes 1h 14m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 95000. Alternatively, you can bus via Embilipitiya, which costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 38m.
Maththala to Katunayake bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maththala to Katunayake is 210 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Maththala to Katunayake.
What companies run services between Maththala, Sri Lanka and Katunayake, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) once daily. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 540–590 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Weerawila International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
Flights from Koggala to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Beliatta to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 540–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
Bus from Tissamaharama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–800
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 700–800
- Semi Lux
- Rs 900–1,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,700–2,200
- Phone
- +94 112 264 444
- comments@airport.lk
- Website
- BIA Shuttle Service
Bus from Colombo City to Bandaranaike Internation Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 432
- Schedules at
- BIA Shuttle Service
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–38,000
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Mr Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 34 30 238
- Website
- mrcabshambantota.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Mr Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 34 30 238
- Website
- mrcabshambantota.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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