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How to get fromPuttalam to Mataleby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Puttalam to Matale by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus bus Colombo
    6h 31m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Puttalam to Ragamatrain train Puttalam
    2. Take the train from Ragama to Mataletrain train Colombo
    9h 23m
    Rs 2,476–5,974

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mataletrain train Colombo
    8h 28m

  4. Drive 137.7 km

    1. Drive from Puttalam to Matalecar car 137.7 km
    2h 30m
    Rs 6,177–8,922

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Mataletaxi taxi 137.7 km
    2h 30m
    Rs 7,000–8,500

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  • Distance: 280.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Puttalam to Matale via Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Kandy Good Shed Bus Station in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Puttalam to Matale via Ragama in around 9h 23m.

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