There are 8 ways to get from Ambalantota to Puttalam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Matara
best- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus Matara
- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
7h 36mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Beliatta to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Puttalamtrain Colombo
11h 22mRs 13,098–19,878Train, bus
- Take the train from Beliatta to Bambalapitiyatrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Bambalapitiya to Puttalambus
8h 15mDrive 304.6 km
- Drive from Ambalantota to Puttalamcar 304.6 km
5h 7mRs 13,427–19,394Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambalantota to Puttalamtaxi 304.6 km
5h 7mRs 15,000–18,000Fly from Weerawila International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
- Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Puttalamtaxi
27h 40mRs 44,614–129,272Bus
- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
9h 25mTaxi to Koggala, fly, taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambalantota to Koggala (KCT)taxi
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
- Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Puttalamtaxi
3h 36mRs 67,509–157,510
Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ambalantota to Puttalam is to drive which costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Ambalantota to Puttalam is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 36m and costs Rs. 65000 - Rs. 160000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambalantota to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Tangalle and arriving at Puttalam via Matara Bus Station and Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Ambalantota to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Beliatta and arriving at Puttalam via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
The distance between Ambalantota and Puttalam is 356 km. The road distance is 304.6 km.
The best way to get from Ambalantota to Puttalam without a car is to bus via Matara which takes 7h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Ambalantota to Puttalam, including transfers.
Ambalantota to Puttalam bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara Bus Station.
Ambalantota to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Beliatta station.
The best way to get from Ambalantota to Puttalam is to bus via Matara which takes 7h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000 and takes 11h 22m.
What companies run services between Ambalantota, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Ambalantota to Puttalam via Tangalle, Matara, Matara Bus Station, Fort Station, and Pettah in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ambalantota to Puttalam via Beliatta and Colombo Fort in around 11h 22m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Weerawila International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
Flights from Koggala to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Beliatta to Bambalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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 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 Colombo Fort to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- 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
Bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 540–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Bambalapitiya to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Pettah to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–35,000
Mr Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 34 30 238
- Website
- mrcabshambantota.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Mr Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 34 30 238
- Website
- mrcabshambantota.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Ambalantota to Puttalam bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Fort Station.
Ambalantota to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambalantota to Puttalam is 305 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Ambalantota to Puttalam.
There are 109+ hotels available in Puttalam.