There are 4 ways to get from Battaramulla to Puttalam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
4h 8mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Dematagoda to Puttalamtrain Colombo
4h 21mRs 3,721–5,980Drive 139.6 km
- Drive from Battaramulla to Puttalamcar 139.6 km
2h 9mRs 6,140–8,869Taxi
- Take the taxi from Battaramulla to Puttalamtaxi 139.6 km
2h 9mRs 38,000–46,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Battaramulla to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Battaramulla to Puttalam is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Battaramulla to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Kotikawatta and arriving at Puttalam via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Battaramulla to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Dematagoda and arriving at Puttalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Battaramulla and Puttalam is 147 km. The road distance is 139.6 km.
The best way to get from Battaramulla to Puttalam without a car is to bus which takes 4h 8m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Battaramulla to Puttalam, including transfers.
Battaramulla to Puttalam bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Battaramulla to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Dematagoda station.
The best way to get from Battaramulla to Puttalam is to bus which takes 4h 8m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Battaramulla, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Puttalam twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Dematagoda to Puttalam 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 11m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Dematagoda to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- 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 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Estimated price
- Rs 38,000–46,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Battaramulla to Puttalam bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Puttalam station.
Battaramulla to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Puttalam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Battaramulla to Puttalam is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Battaramulla to Puttalam.
There are 110+ hotels available in Puttalam.