There are 4 ways to get from Ulapane to Puttalam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
6h 52mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Ulapane to Ragamatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Ragama to Puttalamtrain Colombo
7h 54mRs 2,485–7,925Drive 148.8 km
- Drive from Ulapane to Puttalamcar 148.8 km
2h 44mRs 6,237–9,009Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ulapane to Puttalamtaxi 148.8 km
2h 44mRs 7,500–9,000
Ulapane to Puttalam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ulapane to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 8000 and takes 7h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Ulapane to Puttalam is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct train from Ulapane to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Ulapane and arriving at Puttalam via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
The distance between Ulapane and Puttalam is 278 km. The road distance is 148.8 km.
The best way to get from Ulapane to Puttalam without a car is to bus which takes 6h 52m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Ulapane to Puttalam, including transfers.
Ulapane to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ulapane station.
The best way to get from Ulapane to Puttalam is to bus which takes 6h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 8000 and takes 7h 54m.
Ulapane to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ulapane to Puttalam is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Ulapane to Puttalam.
What companies run services between Ulapane, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Ulapane to Puttalam via Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Pettah in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ulapane to Puttalam via Ragama in around 7h 54m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ulapane to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–4,200
- 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 2,600–4,200
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
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,500–9,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
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