The average train between Colombo and Puttalam takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Colombo to Puttalam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Colombo and Puttalam. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Colombo is at 5:18 PM which arrives into Puttalam at 9:05 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo station and arriving at Puttalam station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 19m.
Colombo to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
Colombo to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Puttalam station.
The distance between Colombo and Puttalam is 122.4 km. The road distance is 135 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Puttalam 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–4,300 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
