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How to get fromMatugama to Puttalamby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kalutara to Colombobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Technical Junction to Puttalambus bus
    4h 37m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kalutara South to Maradanatrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Puttalamtrain train Colombo
    6h 52m
    Rs 4,905–8,861

  3. Drive 194.3 km

    1. Drive from Matugama to Puttalamcar car 194.3 km
    2h 46m
    Rs 8,872–12,815

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Matugama to Puttalamtaxi taxi 194.3 km
    2h 46m
    Rs 17,000–21,000

  5. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Matugama to Koggala (KCT)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane KCT - CMB
    3. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Puttalamtaxi taxi
    3h 21m
    Rs 61,642–141,759

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kalutara South to Fort Stationtrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus bus
    4h 42m

Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
TicketRs 10,295Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 203.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a vehicle from Matugama to Puttalam via Kalutara, Colombo, and Technical Junction in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Matugama to Puttalam via Kalutara South and Colombo Fort in around 6h 52m.

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