There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Puttalam District (Region) by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Palavi Junctionbus
2h 47mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Puttalamtrain Colombo
4h 32mRs 3,388–5,592Drive 144.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Puttalam District (Region)car 144.1 km
2h 15mRs 6,479–9,359Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Puttalam District (Region)taxi 144.1 km
2h 15mRs 39,000–47,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Puttalam District (Region) is to train which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Puttalam District (Region) is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Puttalam District (Region). However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Palavi Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Puttalam District (Region). However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Puttalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Colombo and Puttalam District (Region) is 149 km. The road distance is 144.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Puttalam District (Region) without a car is to bus which takes 2h 47m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Colombo to Puttalam District (Region), including transfers.
Colombo to Puttalam District (Region) bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Puttalam District (Region) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Puttalam District (Region) is to bus which takes 2h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Puttalam District (Region), Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Palavi Junction twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Puttalam 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- 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 Palavi Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Estimated price
- Rs 39,000–47,000
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
Colombo to Puttalam District (Region) bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Palavi Junction station.
Colombo to Puttalam District (Region) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Puttalam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Puttalam District (Region) is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Colombo to Puttalam District (Region).
There are 20+ hotels available in Puttalam District (Region).