There are 6 ways to get from Tangalle to Passikudah Bay by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train via Colombo
best- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus Matara
- Take the train from Gampaha to Punanitrain Colombo
9h 26mRs 4,719–9,028Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Tangalle to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
11h 40mRs 2,837–5,402Bus
- Take the bus from Tangalle to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
10h 17mRs 3,867–4,732Drive 294 km
- Drive from Tangalle to Passikudah Baycar 294 km
4h 48mRs 13,251–19,140Drive, fly, train
- Drive from Tangalle to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Valaichchenaitrain
6h 53mRs 28,018–158,404Train
- Take the train from Beliatta to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Punanitrain Colombo
10h 35mRs 6,339–12,190
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tangalle to Passikudah Bay is to bus and train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 5500 and takes 11h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Tangalle to Passikudah Bay is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tangalle to Passikudah Bay. However, there are services departing from Tangalle and arriving at Oddaimavadi via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Tangalle to Passikudah Bay. However, there are services departing from Beliatta and arriving at Punani via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
The distance between Tangalle and Passikudah Bay is 508 km. The road distance is 294 km.
The best way to get from Tangalle to Passikudah Bay without a car is to bus and train via Colombo which takes 9h 26m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 9500.
It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Tangalle to Passikudah Bay, including transfers.
Tangalle to Passikudah Bay bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Tangalle station.
Tangalle to Passikudah Bay train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Beliatta station.
The best way to get from Tangalle to Passikudah Bay is to bus which takes 10h 17m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 13000 and takes 10h 35m.
What companies run services between Tangalle, Sri Lanka and Passikudah Bay, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Tangalle to Passikudah Bay via Dambulla and Oddaimavadi in around 10h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tangalle to Passikudah Bay via Beliatta, Fort Station, and Punani in around 10h 35m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–140,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampaha to Punani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Habarana to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Beliatta to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
Train from Fort Station to Punani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Polgahawela to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Tangalle to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Tangalle to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,500
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Tangalle to Passikudah Bay bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dambulla station.
Tangalle to Passikudah Bay train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tangalle to Passikudah Bay is 294 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Tangalle to Passikudah Bay.
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