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 — rozkład jazdy stacji kolejowej

42 pociągi zatrzymują się na stacji Katunayake w typowym dniu.

Linia Puttalam · 32.4 km od Colombo Fort · Prowincja Zachodnia

Telefon stacji: 011-2254353

Odjazd	Kierunek	Pociąg	Kursuje
05:10 am	Nooranagar		Codziennie
05:17 am	Maradana		Codziennie
05:56 am	Colombo Fort		Tylko w soboty
05:56 am	Maradana		Tylko w dni robocze
06:10 am	Negombo		Tylko w dni robocze i w soboty
06:22 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	Tylko w dni robocze
06:44 am	Chilaw		Codziennie
07:01 am	Colombo Fort		Tylko w dni robocze i w soboty
07:24 am	Maradana		Tylko w niedziele
07:47 am	Colombo Fort		Codziennie
08:09 am	Negombo		Tylko w dni robocze
09:01 am	Negombo		Tylko w dni robocze
09:14 am	Puttalam		Codziennie
09:41 am	Colombo Fort		Tylko w dni robocze
10:37 am	Colombo Fort		Codziennie
10:45 am	Chilaw		Codziennie
12:53 pm	Colombo Fort		Tylko w soboty i niedziele
01:05 pm	Nooranagar		Tylko w dni robocze
01:11 pm	Colombo Fort		Tylko w dni robocze
02:11 pm	Colombo Fort		Codziennie
02:20 pm	Madampe		Codziennie
03:34 pm	Chilaw		Codziennie
04:50 pm	Chilaw		Tylko w soboty i niedziele
05:05 pm	Colombo Fort		Tylko w dni robocze
05:19 pm	Colombo Fort		Codziennie
05:30 pm	Chilaw		Tylko w niedziele
05:47 pm	Chilaw		Tylko w dni robocze
05:57 pm	Negombo		Codziennie
06:31 pm	Puttalam		Tylko w niedziele
06:40 pm	Negombo		Tylko w dni robocze i w soboty
06:46 pm	Colombo Fort		Codziennie
06:59 pm	Colombo Fort		Tylko w niedziele
07:02 pm	Colombo Fort		Tylko w dni robocze
07:02 pm	Colombo Fort		Tylko w soboty
07:15 pm	Chilaw		Tylko w soboty i niedziele
07:17 pm	Chilaw		Tylko w dni robocze
07:26 pm	Colombo Fort		Tylko w dni robocze i w soboty
08:15 pm	Chilaw		Tylko w dni robocze
08:21 pm	Colombo Fort		Tylko w dni robocze
08:27 pm	Colombo Fort		Tylko w soboty
08:27 pm	Colombo Fort		Tylko w niedziele
09:30 pm	Chilaw		Codziennie

Rozkład jazdy odwzorowany z opublikowanych harmonogramów Sri Lanka Railways, ostatnio sprawdzono 2026-09-14. Godziny mogą ulec zmianie bez uprzedzenia — przed podróżą potwierdź informacje w kolei. Zobacz całą sieć na liście stacji kolejowych Sri Lanki.

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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 — rozkład jazdy stacji kolejowej

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