There are 5 ways to get from Katunayake to Puttalam by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Katunayake to Puttalam
1h 29mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Katunayake to PuttalamColombo
3h 10mRs 1,200–3,300Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Puttalam106.9 km
1h 57mRs 13,000–17,000Drive 106.9 km
- Drive from Katunayake to Puttalam106.9 km
1h 57mRs 4,497–6,495Taxi
- Take the taxi from Katunayake to Puttalam106.9 km
1h 57mRs 5,000–6,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Katunayake to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3300 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Katunayake to Puttalam is to Airport Transfer which takes 1h 57m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 17000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Katunayake and arriving at Puttalam. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Katunayake and arriving at Puttalam. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Katunayake and Puttalam is 107 km. The road distance is 106.9 km.
The best way to get from Katunayake to Puttalam without a car is to bus which takes 1h 29m and costs .
The bus from Katunayake to Puttalam takes 1h 29m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Katunayake to Puttalam bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Katunayake station.
Katunayake to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Katunayake station.
The best way to get from Katunayake to Puttalam is to bus which takes 1h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3300 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Katunayake, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Katunayake to Puttalam 3 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Katunayake to Puttalam 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,300 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Katunayake to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Katunayake to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Website
- mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,000–6,500
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
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More Questions & Answers
Katunayake to Puttalam bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Puttalam station.
Katunayake to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Puttalam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katunayake to Puttalam is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Katunayake to Puttalam.
There are 108+ hotels available in Puttalam.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Katunayake and Puttalam. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.