There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Puliyankulama Town by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Puniyankulamtrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
5h 50mRs 1,300–3,200Bus
- Take the bus from Pettah to Omanthaibus
6h 16mRs 3,239–5,039Drive 281.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Puliyankulama Towncar 281.4 km
4h 33mRs 12,373–17,872Bus, train
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Puniyankulamtrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
8h 48mRs 1,927–3,791
Colombo to Puliyankulama Town by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Puliyankulama Town is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Puliyankulama Town is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Puliyankulama Town. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Omanthai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Puniyankulam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Colombo and Puliyankulama Town is 279 km. The road distance is 281.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Puliyankulama Town without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200.
The train from Colombo Fort to Puniyankulam takes 5h 50m including transfers and departs once daily.
Colombo to Puliyankulama Town bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Puliyankulama Town train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Puliyankulama Town is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 5500 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Puliyankulama Town, Northern Province, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Puniyankulam once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Omanthai twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,139 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Puniyankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Anuradhapura to Puniyankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Omanthai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,139
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–800
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 700–800
- Semi Lux
- Rs 900–1,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,100
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Puliyankulama Town bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Omanthai station.
Colombo to Puliyankulama Town train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Puniyankulam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Puliyankulama Town is 281 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Colombo to Puliyankulama Town.
There are 11+ hotels available in Puliyankulama Town.