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How to get fromColombo to Pulichchakulamaby bus, train, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Pulichchakulama by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Arachchikattuwabus
    1h 58m
  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to BattaluoyatrainColombo
    3h 38m
    Rs 1,658–3,682
  3. Drive 104 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Pulichchakulamacar104 km
    1h 45m
    Rs 4,340–6,268
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Colombo to Pulichchakulamataxi104 km
    1h 45m
    Rs 28,000–34,000

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Pulichchakulama, Sri Lanka?

NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Arachchikattuwa 3 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Battaluoya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,200 and the journey takes 3h 32m.

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