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 Fort Stationtrain Kandy / ...
- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
6h 49mTrain
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 4,185–8,109Drive 145.9 km
- Drive from Elkaduwa to Puttalamcar 145.9 km
2h 42mRs 6,588–9,516Taxi
- Take the taxi from Elkaduwa to Puttalamtaxi 145.9 km
2h 42mRs 8,000–10,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Colombo
- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
8h 31m
Comparing Your Travel Options
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. 9500.
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 Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
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 284 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 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 49m 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. 4100 - Rs. 8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 31m.
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 Pettah in around 8h 31m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Kandy to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 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 1,200–1,500
- 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
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- 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
Train from Ragama to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- 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
Bus from Pettah to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,000–10,000
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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Booking & Getting There
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 105+ hotels available in Puttalam.