There are 5 ways to get from Talawakele to Puttalam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Talawakelle to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
8h 13mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Talawakele to Ragamatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Ragama to Puttalamtrain Colombo
9h 57mRs 2,521–9,187Drive 191.5 km
- Drive from Talawakele to Puttalamcar 191.5 km
3h 27mRs 8,058–11,639Taxi
- Take the taxi from Talawakele to Puttalamtaxi 191.5 km
3h 27mRs 9,500–12,000Bus via Nuwara Eliya
- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
8h 25m
Talawakele to Puttalam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Talawakele to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 9500 and takes 9h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Talawakele to Puttalam is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Talawakele to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Talawakelle and arriving at Puttalam via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Talawakele to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Talawakele and arriving at Puttalam via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
The distance between Talawakele and Puttalam is 273 km. The road distance is 191.5 km.
The best way to get from Talawakele to Puttalam without a car is to bus which takes 8h 13m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Talawakele to Puttalam, including transfers.
Talawakele to Puttalam bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Talawakelle station.
Talawakele to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Talawakele station.
The best way to get from Talawakele to Puttalam is to bus which takes 8h 13m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 9500 and takes 9h 57m.
What companies run services between Talawakele, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Talawakelle to Puttalam via Colombo and Pettah in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Talawakele to Puttalam via Ragama in around 9h 57m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Talawakele to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–5,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–5,500
Train from Ragama to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,800
- 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 2,600–3,800
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Talawakelle to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–850
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–850
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–580
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 520–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–12,000
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
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More Questions & Answers
Talawakele to Puttalam bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Talawakele to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Talawakele to Puttalam is 191 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Talawakele to Puttalam.
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