There are 4 ways to get from Puttalam to Colombo by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puttalam to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 4300 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Puttalam to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Puttalam and arriving at Pettah. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Puttalam and arriving at Maradana. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Puttalam and Colombo is 141 km. The road distance is 133.7 km.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs .
The bus from Puttalam to Pettah takes 2h 10m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Puttalam to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Puttalam station.
Puttalam to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Puttalam station.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Colombo is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 4300 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Puttalam to Pettah 3 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Puttalam to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–4,300 and the journey takes 5h 2m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Puttalam to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–4,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–4,300
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Puttalam to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Estimated price
- Rs 36,000–44,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Puttalam to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Puttalam to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puttalam to Colombo is 134 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Puttalam to Colombo.
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