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How to get fromColombo to Puthukkudiyiruppuby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Puthukkudiyiruppu by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kokavilbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kokavil to Puthukkudiyirupputaxi taxi
    6h 1m
    Rs 5,455–6,055

  2. Train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mankulamtrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Mankulam to Puthukkudiyirupputaxi taxi
    6h 14m
    Rs 3,579–5,912

  3. Drive 329 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Puthukkudiyiruppucar car 329 km
    5h 44m
    Rs 14,916–21,545

  4. Fly, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Puthukkudiyirupputaxi taxi
    5h 32m

  5. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapurabus bus 57
    2. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Mankulamtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mankulam to Puthukkudiyirupputaxi taxi
    9h 28m
    Rs 4,127–6,491

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 14,358Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 387.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Puthukkudiyiruppu, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Puthukkudiyiruppu. However, you can take the bus to Kokavil then take the taxi to Puthukkudiyiruppu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Mankulam then take the taxi to Puthukkudiyiruppu.

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