There are 4 ways to get from Bambalapitiya to Puttalam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bambalapitiya to Puttalambus
2h 28mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Ragama to Puttalamtrain Colombo
5h 33mRs 2,385–5,842Drive 137.4 km
- Drive from Bambalapitiya to Puttalamcar 137.4 km
2h 7mRs 6,197–8,951Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bambalapitiya to Puttalamtaxi 137.4 km
2h 7mRs 37,000–45,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bambalapitiya to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Bambalapitiya to Puttalam is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bambalapitiya and arriving at Puttalam. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Bambalapitiya to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Bambalapitiya and arriving at Puttalam via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Bambalapitiya and Puttalam is 146 km. The road distance is 137.4 km.
The best way to get from Bambalapitiya to Puttalam without a car is to bus which takes 2h 28m and costs .
The bus from Bambalapitiya to Puttalam takes 2h 28m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Bambalapitiya to Puttalam bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Bambalapitiya station.
Bambalapitiya to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Bambalapitiya to Puttalam is to bus which takes 2h 28m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Bambalapitiya, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Bambalapitiya to Puttalam twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ragama to Puttalam 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 48m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ragama to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Bambalapitiya to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Estimated price
- Rs 37,000–45,000
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
Bambalapitiya to Puttalam bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Puttalam station.
Bambalapitiya to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Puttalam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bambalapitiya to Puttalam is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Bambalapitiya to Puttalam.
There are 120+ hotels available in Puttalam.