Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How far is Katunayake station from Colombo Fort?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How many trains run through Katunayake per day?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What is the station telephone number for Katunayake?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Can I get to Negombo by train from Katunayake?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

Are there luggage facilities at Katunayake railway station?

Accepted Answer

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.

Väljub	Suund	Rong	Sõidab
05:10 am	Nooranagar		Iga päev
05:17 am	Maradana		Iga päev
05:56 am	Colombo Fort		Ainult laupäeval
05:56 am	Maradana		Ainult tööpäevadel
06:10 am	Negombo		Ainult tööpäevadel ja laupäeval
06:22 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	Ainult tööpäevadel
06:44 am	Chilaw		Iga päev
07:01 am	Colombo Fort		Ainult tööpäevadel ja laupäeval
07:24 am	Maradana		Ainult pühapäeval
07:47 am	Colombo Fort		Iga päev
08:09 am	Negombo		Ainult tööpäevadel
09:01 am	Negombo		Ainult tööpäevadel
09:14 am	Puttalam		Iga päev
09:41 am	Colombo Fort		Ainult tööpäevadel
10:37 am	Colombo Fort		Iga päev
10:45 am	Chilaw		Iga päev
12:53 pm	Colombo Fort		Ainult laupäeval ja pühapäeval
01:05 pm	Nooranagar		Ainult tööpäevadel
01:11 pm	Colombo Fort		Ainult tööpäevadel
02:11 pm	Colombo Fort		Iga päev
02:20 pm	Madampe		Iga päev
03:34 pm	Chilaw		Iga päev
04:50 pm	Chilaw		Ainult laupäeval ja pühapäeval
05:05 pm	Colombo Fort		Ainult tööpäevadel
05:19 pm	Colombo Fort		Iga päev
05:30 pm	Chilaw		Ainult pühapäeval
05:47 pm	Chilaw		Ainult tööpäevadel
05:57 pm	Negombo		Iga päev
06:31 pm	Puttalam		Ainult pühapäeval
06:40 pm	Negombo		Ainult tööpäevadel ja laupäeval
06:46 pm	Colombo Fort		Iga päev
06:59 pm	Colombo Fort		Ainult pühapäeval
07:02 pm	Colombo Fort		Ainult tööpäevadel
07:02 pm	Colombo Fort		Ainult laupäeval
07:15 pm	Chilaw		Ainult laupäeval ja pühapäeval
07:17 pm	Chilaw		Ainult tööpäevadel
07:26 pm	Colombo Fort		Ainult tööpäevadel ja laupäeval
08:15 pm	Chilaw		Ainult tööpäevadel
08:21 pm	Colombo Fort		Ainult tööpäevadel
08:27 pm	Colombo Fort		Ainult laupäeval
08:27 pm	Colombo Fort		Ainult pühapäeval
09:30 pm	Chilaw		Iga päev

Katunayake Railway Station

Katunayake raudteejaam sõiduplaanid

Lähedal asuvad kohad

Seotud lugemist

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Transfer between Colombo Airport (CMB) and The Wallawwa, Katunayake City