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.

출발	방면	열차	운행
05:10 am	Nooranagar		매일
05:17 am	Maradana		매일
05:56 am	Colombo Fort		토요일만
05:56 am	Maradana		평일만
06:10 am	Negombo		평일 및 토요일만
06:22 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	평일만
06:44 am	Chilaw		매일
07:01 am	Colombo Fort		평일 및 토요일만
07:24 am	Maradana		일요일만
07:47 am	Colombo Fort		매일
08:09 am	Negombo		평일만
09:01 am	Negombo		평일만
09:14 am	Puttalam		매일
09:41 am	Colombo Fort		평일만
10:37 am	Colombo Fort		매일
10:45 am	Chilaw		매일
12:53 pm	Colombo Fort		토요일 및 일요일만
01:05 pm	Nooranagar		평일만
01:11 pm	Colombo Fort		평일만
02:11 pm	Colombo Fort		매일
02:20 pm	Madampe		매일
03:34 pm	Chilaw		매일
04:50 pm	Chilaw		토요일 및 일요일만
05:05 pm	Colombo Fort		평일만
05:19 pm	Colombo Fort		매일
05:30 pm	Chilaw		일요일만
05:47 pm	Chilaw		평일만
05:57 pm	Negombo		매일
06:31 pm	Puttalam		일요일만
06:40 pm	Negombo		평일 및 토요일만
06:46 pm	Colombo Fort		매일
06:59 pm	Colombo Fort		일요일만
07:02 pm	Colombo Fort		평일만
07:02 pm	Colombo Fort		토요일만
07:15 pm	Chilaw		토요일 및 일요일만
07:17 pm	Chilaw		평일만
07:26 pm	Colombo Fort		평일 및 토요일만
08:15 pm	Chilaw		평일만
08:21 pm	Colombo Fort		평일만
08:27 pm	Colombo Fort		토요일만
08:27 pm	Colombo Fort		일요일만
09:30 pm	Chilaw		매일

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