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 spoorwegstation dienstregeling

42 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Katunayake.

Puttalam-lijn · 32.4 km van Colombo Fort · Westelijke Provincie

Stationstelefoonnummer: 011-2254353

Vertrekt	Richting	Trein	Rijdt
05:10 am	Nooranagar		Dagelijks
05:17 am	Maradana		Dagelijks
05:56 am	Colombo Fort		Alleen op zaterdag
05:56 am	Maradana		Alleen op werkdagen
06:10 am	Negombo		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
06:22 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	Alleen op werkdagen
06:44 am	Chilaw		Dagelijks
07:01 am	Colombo Fort		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
07:24 am	Maradana		Alleen op zondag
07:47 am	Colombo Fort		Dagelijks
08:09 am	Negombo		Alleen op werkdagen
09:01 am	Negombo		Alleen op werkdagen
09:14 am	Puttalam		Dagelijks
09:41 am	Colombo Fort		Alleen op werkdagen
10:37 am	Colombo Fort		Dagelijks
10:45 am	Chilaw		Dagelijks
12:53 pm	Colombo Fort		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
01:05 pm	Nooranagar		Alleen op werkdagen
01:11 pm	Colombo Fort		Alleen op werkdagen
02:11 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagelijks
02:20 pm	Madampe		Dagelijks
03:34 pm	Chilaw		Dagelijks
04:50 pm	Chilaw		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
05:05 pm	Colombo Fort		Alleen op werkdagen
05:19 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagelijks
05:30 pm	Chilaw		Alleen op zondag
05:47 pm	Chilaw		Alleen op werkdagen
05:57 pm	Negombo		Dagelijks
06:31 pm	Puttalam		Alleen op zondag
06:40 pm	Negombo		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
06:46 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagelijks
06:59 pm	Colombo Fort		Alleen op zondag
07:02 pm	Colombo Fort		Alleen op werkdagen
07:02 pm	Colombo Fort		Alleen op zaterdag
07:15 pm	Chilaw		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
07:17 pm	Chilaw		Alleen op werkdagen
07:26 pm	Colombo Fort		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
08:15 pm	Chilaw		Alleen op werkdagen
08:21 pm	Colombo Fort		Alleen op werkdagen
08:27 pm	Colombo Fort		Alleen op zaterdag
08:27 pm	Colombo Fort		Alleen op zondag
09:30 pm	Chilaw		Dagelijks

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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

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Katunayake spoorwegstation dienstregeling

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