There are 4 ways to get from Colombo Harbour to Puttalam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thotalanga to Puttalambus
2h 5mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Hunupitiya to Puttalamtrain Colombo
4h 9mRs 3,363–5,556Drive 132.8 km
- Drive from Colombo Harbour to Puttalamcar 132.8 km
2h 3mRs 6,036–8,718Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo Harbour to Puttalamtaxi 132.8 km
2h 3mRs 36,000–44,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Harbour to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Harbour to Puttalam is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo Harbour to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Thotalanga and arriving at Puttalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo Harbour to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Hunupitiya and arriving at Puttalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Colombo Harbour and Puttalam is 137 km. The road distance is 132.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Harbour to Puttalam without a car is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Colombo Harbour to Puttalam, including transfers.
Colombo Harbour to Puttalam bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Thotalanga station.
Colombo Harbour to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hunupitiya station.
The best way to get from Colombo Harbour to Puttalam is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Colombo Harbour, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Thotalanga to Puttalam twice daily, and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Hunupitiya to Puttalam 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 58m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Hunupitiya to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- 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 Thotalanga to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Estimated price
- Rs 36,000–44,000
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
Colombo Harbour to Puttalam bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Puttalam station.
Colombo Harbour to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Puttalam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Harbour to Puttalam is 133 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Colombo Harbour to Puttalam.
There are 116+ hotels available in Puttalam.