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How to get fromBalapitiya to Puttalamby taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Balapitiya to Koggala (KCT)taxi taxi
    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
    3h 11m
    Rs 54,794–138,665

  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 31m
    Rs 3,083–6,807

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ambalangoda to Fort Stationtrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus bus
    5h 21m

  4. Drive 212.2 km

    1. Drive from Balapitiya to Puttalamcar car 212.2 km
    3h 29m
    Rs 9,637–13,920

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Balapitiya to Puttalamtaxi taxi 212.2 km
    3h 29m
    Rs 23,000–28,000

  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 29m

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
TicketRs 10,790Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Balapitiya to Puttalam.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 298.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a vehicle from Balapitiya to Puttalam via Ambalangoda and Colombo Fort in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Balapitiya to Puttalam via Ambalangoda, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Pettah in around 6h 29m.

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