There are 4 ways to get from Dematagoda to Puttalam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Maradana to Puttalambus
2h 42mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Dematagoda to Puttalamtrain Colombo
4h 11mRs 1,200–3,000Drive 132.6 km
- Drive from Dematagoda to Puttalamcar 132.6 km
2h 2mRs 5,961–8,611Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dematagoda to Puttalamtaxi 132.6 km
2h 2mRs 36,000–44,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dematagoda to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Dematagoda to Puttalam is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 9000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Maradana and arriving at Puttalam. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 42m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dematagoda and arriving at Puttalam. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Dematagoda and Puttalam is 141 km. The road distance is 132.6 km.
The best way to get from Dematagoda to Puttalam without a car is to bus which takes 2h 42m and costs .
The bus from Maradana to Puttalam takes 2h 42m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Dematagoda to Puttalam bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Maradana station.
Dematagoda to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Dematagoda station.
The best way to get from Dematagoda to Puttalam is to bus which takes 2h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Dematagoda, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Maradana to Puttalam twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Dematagoda to Puttalam 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 11m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Dematagoda to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- 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 Maradana to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Dematagoda to Puttalam bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Puttalam station.
Dematagoda to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Puttalam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dematagoda to Puttalam is 133 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Dematagoda to Puttalam.
There are 120+ hotels available in Puttalam.