What is the cheapest way to get from Kandy to Puttalam?

The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 7500 and takes 7h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kandy to Puttalam?

The fastest way to get from Kandy to Puttalam is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.

Is there a direct bus between Kandy and Puttalam?

No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Puttalam via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Kandy and Puttalam?

No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Puttalam via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Kandy to Puttalam?

The distance between Kandy and Puttalam is 226 km. The road distance is 129.9 km.

How do I travel from Kandy to Puttalam without a car?

The best way to get from Kandy to Puttalam without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 7500.

How long does it take to get from Kandy to Puttalam?

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Kandy to Puttalam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kandy to Puttalam bus from?

Kandy to Puttalam bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kandy to Puttalam train from?

Kandy to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.

Train or bus from Kandy to Puttalam?

The best way to get from Kandy to Puttalam is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 33m.

Where does the Kandy to Puttalam bus arrive?

Kandy to Puttalam bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Kandy to Puttalam train arrive?

Kandy to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.

Can I drive from Kandy to Puttalam?

Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Puttalam is 130 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Kandy to Puttalam.

Where can I stay near Puttalam?

There are 109+ hotels available in Puttalam.

Kandy to Puttalam - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Puttalam by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kandy to Ragamatrain Badulla / ...
2. Take the train from Ragama to Puttalamtrain Colombo
7h 2m
Rs 2,462–7,115
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
2. Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
7h 33m
Drive 129.9 km
1. Drive from Kandy to Puttalamcar 129.9 km
2h 19m
Rs 5,457–7,882
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Puttalamtaxi 129.9 km
2h 19m
Rs 6,500–8,000

Kandy to Puttalam by train

19Weekly Trains

7h 2mAverage Duration

Rs 2,462Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kandy to Puttalam.

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Distance: 226.3 km
Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?

You can take a train from Kandy to Puttalam via Ragama in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Puttalam via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Pettah in around 7h 33m.

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