Does Katunayake railway station have a direct connection to the airport?

Katunayake station does not sit inside or immediately adjacent to Bandaranaike International Airport. After arriving by train, travellers typically take a short tuk-tuk or taxi ride to reach the airport terminal. Journey time between the station and the airport is brief under normal traffic conditions.

How far is Katunayake station from Colombo Fort?

Katunayake station is 32.4 km from Colombo Fort along the Puttalam Line. By train, the journey takes roughly 45 minutes to just over an hour depending on the service and intermediate stops.

How many trains run through Katunayake per day?

Around 42 train services call at Katunayake on a typical day, running in both directions along the Puttalam Line. Some services operate only on weekdays, so it is worth checking the current timetable with the station or Sri Lanka Railways before you travel.

What are the stations either side of Katunayake on the Puttalam Line?

Liyanagemulla station lies towards Colombo, and Kurana station lies on the northward continuation towards Chilaw and Puttalam. Both are small suburban stops on the same line.

Is taking the train from Colombo to Katunayake cheaper than a taxi?

Train travel on the Puttalam Line is generally the most economical way to travel between Colombo and Katunayake. However, the lack of a direct rail link to the airport terminal means you will need to budget for a short onward road transfer, which can reduce the overall cost advantage compared with a private transfer that goes door to door.

What is the station telephone number for Katunayake?

The contact number for Katunayake Railway Station is 011-2254353. Staff can assist with timetable queries and local travel information during station operating hours.

Can I get to Negombo by train from Katunayake?

Negombo is not directly served by a station on the Puttalam Line in the immediate Katunayake area. Travellers heading to Negombo from Katunayake typically use a tuk-tuk, taxi, or bus rather than the train. The road distance between Katunayake and Negombo is short, making road transport practical for this leg.

Are there luggage facilities at Katunayake railway station?

Katunayake is a relatively small station and dedicated left-luggage facilities are not confirmed to be available. Travellers with large bags are advised to keep luggage with them or arrange storage through their accommodation rather than relying on station facilities.

Katunayake Railway Station

Katunayake Railway Station is a station on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Gampaha District, Western Province. It lies 32.4 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

42 trains call at Katunayake on a typical day. The full timetable — departure time, destination and which days each service runs — is listed below.

Neighbouring stations on the Puttalam Line: Liyanagemulla (towards Colombo) and Kurana.

Station telephone: 011-2254353.

See the whole network on the Sri Lanka railway station list or the railway map.

جدول مواعيد محطة Katunayake

يتوقف ٤٢ قطارًا في Katunayake في يوم اعتيادي.

خط Puttalam · 32.4 كم من Colombo Fort · المقاطعة الغربية

هاتف المحطة: 011-2254353

المغادرة	باتجاه	القطار	يسير
05:10 am	Nooranagar		يوميًا
05:17 am	Maradana		يوميًا
05:56 am	Colombo Fort		السبت فقط
05:56 am	Maradana		أيام الأسبوع فقط
06:10 am	Negombo		أيام الأسبوع والسبت فقط
06:22 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	أيام الأسبوع فقط
06:44 am	Chilaw		يوميًا
07:01 am	Colombo Fort		أيام الأسبوع والسبت فقط
07:24 am	Maradana		الأحد فقط
07:47 am	Colombo Fort		يوميًا
08:09 am	Negombo		أيام الأسبوع فقط
09:01 am	Negombo		أيام الأسبوع فقط
09:14 am	Puttalam		يوميًا
09:41 am	Colombo Fort		أيام الأسبوع فقط
10:37 am	Colombo Fort		يوميًا
10:45 am	Chilaw		يوميًا
12:53 pm	Colombo Fort		السبت والأحد فقط
01:05 pm	Nooranagar		أيام الأسبوع فقط
01:11 pm	Colombo Fort		أيام الأسبوع فقط
02:11 pm	Colombo Fort		يوميًا
02:20 pm	Madampe		يوميًا
03:34 pm	Chilaw		يوميًا
04:50 pm	Chilaw		السبت والأحد فقط
05:05 pm	Colombo Fort		أيام الأسبوع فقط
05:19 pm	Colombo Fort		يوميًا
05:30 pm	Chilaw		الأحد فقط
05:47 pm	Chilaw		أيام الأسبوع فقط
05:57 pm	Negombo		يوميًا
06:31 pm	Puttalam		الأحد فقط
06:40 pm	Negombo		أيام الأسبوع والسبت فقط
06:46 pm	Colombo Fort		يوميًا
06:59 pm	Colombo Fort		الأحد فقط
07:02 pm	Colombo Fort		أيام الأسبوع فقط
07:02 pm	Colombo Fort		السبت فقط
07:15 pm	Chilaw		السبت والأحد فقط
07:17 pm	Chilaw		أيام الأسبوع فقط
07:26 pm	Colombo Fort		أيام الأسبوع والسبت فقط
08:15 pm	Chilaw		أيام الأسبوع فقط
08:21 pm	Colombo Fort		أيام الأسبوع فقط
08:27 pm	Colombo Fort		السبت فقط
08:27 pm	Colombo Fort		الأحد فقط
09:30 pm	Chilaw		يوميًا

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11 places within about 25 km, nearest first.

Katunayake Cityunder 1 km
Free Trade Zone Railway Stationunder 1 km
Liyanagemulla Railway Stationunder 1 km
Seeduwa Railway Stationunder 1 km
Airport Counter1 km
City to Colombo Airport Transfers1 km
City to Katunayake Airport Transfers1 km
Airport Cab1 km
Alawatupitiya Railway Station3 km
Minuwangoda7 km
Maha Oya7 km

Katunayake Railway Station

جدول مواعيد محطة Katunayake

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