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There are 6 ways to get from Ambalangoda to Puttalam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ambalangoda to Bambalapitiyatrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the bus from Bambalapitiya to Puttalambus bus
    5h 29m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ambalangoda to Maradanatrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Puttalamtrain train Colombo
    7h 26m
    Rs 2,444–5,927

  3. Drive  231.4 km

    1. Drive from Ambalangoda to Puttalamcar car 231.4 km
    3h 12m
    Rs 10,245–14,799

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ambalangoda to Puttalamtaxi taxi 231.4 km
    3h 12m
    Rs 35,000–43,000

  5. Train, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Ambalangoda to Habaraduwatrain train
    2. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane KCT - CMB
    3. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Puttalamtaxi taxi
    4h 32m
    Rs 41,206–127,872

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 2-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus bus
    6h 48m

Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration35 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 11,471Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Ambalangoda to Puttalam via Colombo Fort in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ambalangoda to Puttalam via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Pettah in around 6h 48m.

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