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.

Katunayake jernbanestations køreplan

42 tog standser ved Katunayake på en typisk dag.

Puttalam-linjen · 32.4 km fra Colombo Fort · Vestprovinsen

Stationens telefon: 011-2254353

Afgår	Mod	Tog	Kører
05:10 am	Nooranagar		Dagligt
05:17 am	Maradana		Dagligt
05:56 am	Colombo Fort		Kun lørdag
05:56 am	Maradana		Kun hverdage
06:10 am	Negombo		Kun hverdage og lørdag
06:22 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	Kun hverdage
06:44 am	Chilaw		Dagligt
07:01 am	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage og lørdag
07:24 am	Maradana		Kun søndag
07:47 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligt
08:09 am	Negombo		Kun hverdage
09:01 am	Negombo		Kun hverdage
09:14 am	Puttalam		Dagligt
09:41 am	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
10:37 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligt
10:45 am	Chilaw		Dagligt
12:53 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun lørdag og søndag
01:05 pm	Nooranagar		Kun hverdage
01:11 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
02:11 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagligt
02:20 pm	Madampe		Dagligt
03:34 pm	Chilaw		Dagligt
04:50 pm	Chilaw		Kun lørdag og søndag
05:05 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
05:19 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagligt
05:30 pm	Chilaw		Kun søndag
05:47 pm	Chilaw		Kun hverdage
05:57 pm	Negombo		Dagligt
06:31 pm	Puttalam		Kun søndag
06:40 pm	Negombo		Kun hverdage og lørdag
06:46 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagligt
06:59 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun søndag
07:02 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
07:02 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun lørdag
07:15 pm	Chilaw		Kun lørdag og søndag
07:17 pm	Chilaw		Kun hverdage
07:26 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage og lørdag
08:15 pm	Chilaw		Kun hverdage
08:21 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
08:27 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun lørdag
08:27 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun søndag
09:30 pm	Chilaw		Dagligt

Køreplan spejlet fra Sri Lanka Railways offentliggjorte tidsplaner, sidst kontrolleret 2026-09-14. Tiderne kan ændres uden varsel — bekræft med jernbanen inden afrejse. Se hele netværket på Sri Lanka jernbanestationsliste.

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Katunayake jernbanestations køreplan

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