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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Palaviya to Katunayake

Composite routes from Palaviya to Katunayake

Cheapest
1 h 50 min
Car
100 km.
from $5

Transport providers

Other operators

Jayride

Phone:
+61 2 8520 3150
Website:
jayride.com/
Other from Palaviya to Colombo

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Palavi to Katunayake
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.70–$2.03

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Palavi Junction to Katunayake
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Palaviya to Katunayake?

The cheapest way to get from Palaviya to Katunayake is to train which costs $1 - $1.74 and takes 3h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palaviya to Katunayake?

The fastest way to get from Palaviya to Katunayake is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $13.04 - $19.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Palaviya and Katunayake?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palavi Junction and arriving at Katunayake. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Palaviya and Katunayake?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palavi and arriving at Katunayake. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Palaviya to Katunayake?

The distance between Palaviya and Katunayake is 102 km. The road distance is 100.6 km.

How do I travel from Palaviya to Katunayake without a car?

The best way to get from Palaviya to Katunayake without a car is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Palaviya to Katunayake?

The bus from Palavi Junction to Katunayake takes 1h 25m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Palaviya to Katunayake bus from?

Palaviya to Katunayake bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Palavi Junction station.

Where do I catch the Palaviya to Katunayake train from?

Palaviya to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Palavi station.

Train or bus from Palaviya to Katunayake?

The best way to get from Palaviya to Katunayake is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $1.74 and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the Palaviya to Katunayake bus arrive?

Palaviya to Katunayake bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Katunayake station.

Where does the Palaviya to Katunayake train arrive?

Palaviya to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Katunayake station.

Can I drive from Palaviya to Katunayake?

Yes, the driving distance between Palaviya to Katunayake is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Palaviya to Katunayake.

Where can I stay near Katunayake?

There are 1006+ hotels available in Katunayake. Prices start at $15.33 per night.
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