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.

Расписание железнодорожной станции Katunayake

42 поезда останавливаются на станции Katunayake в обычный день.

Линия Puttalam · 32.4 км от Colombo Fort · Западная провинция

Телефон станции: 011-2254353

Отправление	Направление	Поезд	Курсирует
05:10 am	Nooranagar		Ежедневно
05:17 am	Maradana		Ежедневно
05:56 am	Colombo Fort		Только по субботам
05:56 am	Maradana		Только по будням
06:10 am	Negombo		Только по будням и субботам
06:22 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	Только по будням
06:44 am	Chilaw		Ежедневно
07:01 am	Colombo Fort		Только по будням и субботам
07:24 am	Maradana		Только по воскресеньям
07:47 am	Colombo Fort		Ежедневно
08:09 am	Negombo		Только по будням
09:01 am	Negombo		Только по будням
09:14 am	Puttalam		Ежедневно
09:41 am	Colombo Fort		Только по будням
10:37 am	Colombo Fort		Ежедневно
10:45 am	Chilaw		Ежедневно
12:53 pm	Colombo Fort		Только по субботам и воскресеньям
01:05 pm	Nooranagar		Только по будням
01:11 pm	Colombo Fort		Только по будням
02:11 pm	Colombo Fort		Ежедневно
02:20 pm	Madampe		Ежедневно
03:34 pm	Chilaw		Ежедневно
04:50 pm	Chilaw		Только по субботам и воскресеньям
05:05 pm	Colombo Fort		Только по будням
05:19 pm	Colombo Fort		Ежедневно
05:30 pm	Chilaw		Только по воскресеньям
05:47 pm	Chilaw		Только по будням
05:57 pm	Negombo		Ежедневно
06:31 pm	Puttalam		Только по воскресеньям
06:40 pm	Negombo		Только по будням и субботам
06:46 pm	Colombo Fort		Ежедневно
06:59 pm	Colombo Fort		Только по воскресеньям
07:02 pm	Colombo Fort		Только по будням
07:02 pm	Colombo Fort		Только по субботам
07:15 pm	Chilaw		Только по субботам и воскресеньям
07:17 pm	Chilaw		Только по будням
07:26 pm	Colombo Fort		Только по будням и субботам
08:15 pm	Chilaw		Только по будням
08:21 pm	Colombo Fort		Только по будням
08:27 pm	Colombo Fort		Только по субботам
08:27 pm	Colombo Fort		Только по воскресеньям
09:30 pm	Chilaw		Ежедневно

Расписание скопировано с опубликованных графиков Железных дорог Шри-Ланки, последняя проверка 2026-09-14. Время может измениться без предупреждения — уточняйте информацию на железной дороге перед поездкой. Посмотрите всю сеть на список железнодорожных станций Шри-Ланки.

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11 places within about 25 km, nearest first.

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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Расписание железнодорожной станции Katunayake

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