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

The cheapest way to get from Matara to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 9500 and takes 8h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matara to Puttalam is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 1m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 90000.

Is there a direct bus between Matara and Puttalam?

No, there is no direct bus from Matara station to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Matara Bus Station and arriving at Puttalam via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Matara and Puttalam?

No, there is no direct train from Matara to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Puttalam via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

How far is it from Matara to Puttalam?

The distance between Matara and Puttalam is 277 km. The road distance is 280 km.

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

The best way to get from Matara to Puttalam without a car is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Matara to Puttalam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matara to Puttalam bus from?

Matara to Puttalam bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Matara to Puttalam train from?

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

Train or bus from Matara to Puttalam?

The best way to get from Matara to Puttalam is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 9500 and takes 8h 42m.

Where does the Matara to Puttalam bus arrive?

Matara to Puttalam bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Fort Station.

Where does the Matara to Puttalam train arrive?

Matara to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.

Can I drive from Matara to Puttalam?

Yes, the driving distance between Matara to Puttalam is 280 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Matara to Puttalam.

Where can I stay near Puttalam?

There are 108+ hotels available in Puttalam.

Matara to Puttalam - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Matara to Puttalam by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Koggala, taxi
best
1. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)KCT - CMB
2. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Puttalam
3h 1m
Rs 24,333–88,121
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Matara to MaradanaBeliatta
2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to PuttalamColombo
8h 42m
Rs 1,440–9,307
Bus
1. Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort StationMatara
2. Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalam
5h 50m
Drive 280 km
1. Drive from Matara to Puttalam280 km
3h 55m
Rs 11,774–17,007
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Matara to Puttalam280 km
3h 55m
Rs 43,000–55,000
Taxi to Weerawila International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the taxi from Matara to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)
2. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)WRZ - CMB
3. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Puttalam
4h 21m
Rs 30,803–95,176

Matara to Puttalam by train

19Weekly Trains

8h 42mAverage Duration

Rs 1,440Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 277 km
Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Matara Bus Station to Puttalam via Fort Station and Pettah in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matara to Puttalam via Colombo Fort in around 8h 42m.

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