There are 6 ways to get from Elkaduwa to Puttalam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Puttalambus
6h 19mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Udaththawala to Ragamatrain Matale
- Take the train from Ragama to Puttalamtrain Colombo
9hRs 3,141–6,876Train via Kandy
- Take the train from Kandy to Ragamatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Ragama to Puttalamtrain Colombo
7h 35mRs 3,772–7,621Drive 145.9 km
- Drive from Elkaduwa to Puttalamcar 145.9 km
2h 42mRs 6,614–9,554Taxi
- Take the taxi from Elkaduwa to Puttalamtaxi 145.9 km
2h 42mRs 7,000–9,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Puttalambus
6h 52m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elkaduwa to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Elkaduwa to Puttalam is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkaduwa station to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Puttalam via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Elkaduwa to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Puttalam via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Elkaduwa and Puttalam is 281 km. The road distance is 145.9 km.
The best way to get from Elkaduwa to Puttalam without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 19m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Elkaduwa to Puttalam, including transfers.
Elkaduwa to Puttalam bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Elkaduwa to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Elkaduwa to Puttalam is to train via Kandy which takes 7h 35m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Elkaduwa, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Elkaduwa to Puttalam via Kandy and Ragama in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elkaduwa to Puttalam via Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Technical Junction in around 6h 52m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Kandy to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Ragama to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Udaththawala to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
Train from Ragama to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Technical Junction to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Technical Junction to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,000–9,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Elkaduwa to Puttalam bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Elkaduwa to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkaduwa to Puttalam is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Elkaduwa to Puttalam.
There are 119+ hotels available in Puttalam.