There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Puttalam Lagoon by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
3h 13mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Puttalamtrain Colombo
4h 52mRs 4,188–6,492Drive 148.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Puttalam Lagooncar 148.5 km
2h 24mRs 6,674–9,639Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Puttalam Lagoontaxi 148.5 km
2h 24mRs 40,000–49,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Puttalam Lagoon is to train which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6500 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Puttalam Lagoon is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Puttalam Lagoon. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Puttalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Puttalam Lagoon. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Puttalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Colombo and Puttalam Lagoon is 169 km. The road distance is 148.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Puttalam Lagoon without a car is to bus which takes 3h 13m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Colombo to Puttalam Lagoon, including transfers.
Colombo to Puttalam Lagoon bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Puttalam Lagoon train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Puttalam Lagoon is to bus which takes 3h 13m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6500 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Puttalam Lagoon, 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 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 Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Estimated price
- Rs 40,000–49,000
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 Lagoon bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Puttalam station.
Colombo to Puttalam Lagoon train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Puttalam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Puttalam Lagoon is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Colombo to Puttalam Lagoon.
There are 125+ hotels available in Puttalam Lagoon.