There are 5 ways to get from Puttalam to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettah
- Take the train from Fort Station to KandyColombo
5h 41mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Puttalam to RagamaPuttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to KandyColombo
7h 25mRs 2,476–7,215Bus
- Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettah
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus StationColombo
6h 32mDrive 130.1 km
- Drive from Puttalam to Kandy130.1 km
2h 18mRs 5,482–7,918Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puttalam to Kandy130.1 km
2h 18mRs 6,500–8,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puttalam to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 7500 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Puttalam to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puttalam to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Puttalam to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Kandy via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Puttalam and Kandy is 262 km. The road distance is 130.1 km.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Kandy without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Puttalam to Kandy, including transfers.
Puttalam to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Puttalam station.
Puttalam to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Puttalam station.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Kandy is to bus which takes 6h 32m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 7500 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Puttalam to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Puttalam to Kandy via Ragama in around 7h 25m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,900
- 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 2,600–3,900
Train from Puttalam to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,900
- 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 2,600–3,900
Train from Ragama to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,400
- 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 2,600–3,400
- 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/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 400–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–8,000
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 Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Puttalam to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puttalam to Kandy is 130 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Puttalam to Kandy.
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