There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Puttalam Station by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
2h 15mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Puttalamtrain Colombo
4h 33mRs 1,200–3,000Drive 133.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Puttalam Stationcar 133.5 km
2h 4mRs 6,080–8,782Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Puttalam Stationtaxi 133.5 km
2h 4mRs 36,000–44,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Puttalam Station is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Puttalam Station is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pettah and arriving at Puttalam. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Puttalam. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Colombo and Puttalam Station is 138 km. The road distance is 133.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Puttalam Station without a car is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs .
The bus from Pettah to Puttalam takes 2h 15m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Colombo to Puttalam Station bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Puttalam Station train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Puttalam Station is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Puttalam Station, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Puttalam twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 15m. 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
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- 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 Pettah to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- 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 to Puttalam Station bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Puttalam station.
Colombo to Puttalam Station train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Puttalam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Puttalam Station is 133 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Colombo to Puttalam Station.
There are 116+ hotels available in Puttalam Station.