There are 4 ways to get from Athurugiriya to Puttalam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Peliyagoda to Puttalambus
2h 20mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kelaniya to Puttalamtrain Colombo
4h 27mRs 5,900–8,555Drive 146.7 km
- Drive from Athurugiriya to Puttalamcar 146.7 km
2h 11mRs 6,650–9,605Taxi
- Take the taxi from Athurugiriya to Puttalamtaxi 146.7 km
2h 11mRs 40,000–48,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athurugiriya to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 9000 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Athurugiriya to Puttalam is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Athurugiriya to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Peliyagoda and arriving at Puttalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Athurugiriya to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Kelaniya and arriving at Puttalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Athurugiriya and Puttalam is 149 km. The road distance is 146.7 km.
The best way to get from Athurugiriya to Puttalam without a car is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Athurugiriya to Puttalam, including transfers.
Athurugiriya to Puttalam bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Peliyagoda station.
Athurugiriya to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kelaniya station.
The best way to get from Athurugiriya to Puttalam is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 9000 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Athurugiriya, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Peliyagoda to Puttalam twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kelaniya to Puttalam 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 6m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kelaniya to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Peliyagoda to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- Rs 40,000–48,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Athurugiriya to Puttalam bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Puttalam station.
Athurugiriya to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Puttalam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athurugiriya to Puttalam is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Athurugiriya to Puttalam.
There are 117+ hotels available in Puttalam.