What is the cheapest way to get from Gampola to Puttalam?

The cheapest way to get from Gampola to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gampola to Puttalam?

The fastest way to get from Gampola to Puttalam is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.

Is there a direct bus between Gampola and Puttalam?

No, there is no direct bus from Gampola to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Gampola and arriving at Puttalam via Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Gampola and Puttalam?

No, there is no direct train from Gampola to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Gampola and arriving at Puttalam via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Gampola to Puttalam?

The distance between Gampola and Puttalam is 278 km. The road distance is 141.1 km.

How do I travel from Gampola to Puttalam without a car?

The best way to get from Gampola to Puttalam without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 53m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Gampola to Puttalam?

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Gampola to Puttalam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gampola to Puttalam bus from?

Gampola to Puttalam bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Gampola station.

Where do I catch the Gampola to Puttalam train from?

Gampola to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampola station.

Train or bus from Gampola to Puttalam?

The best way to get from Gampola to Puttalam is to bus which takes 8h 31m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Gampola to Puttalam bus arrive?

Gampola to Puttalam bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kandy station.

Where does the Gampola to Puttalam train arrive?

Gampola to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.

Can I drive from Gampola to Puttalam?

Yes, the driving distance between Gampola to Puttalam is 141 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Gampola to Puttalam.

Where can I stay near Puttalam?

There are 118+ hotels available in Puttalam.

Gampola to Puttalam - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Gampola to Puttalam by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Gampola to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
2. Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
6h 53m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gampola to Ragamatrain Badulla
2. Take the train from Ragama to Puttalamtrain Colombo
7h 40m
Rs 2,478–5,978
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gampola to Kandybus
2. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
8h 31m
Drive 141.1 km
1. Drive from Gampola to Puttalamcar 141.1 km
2h 36m
Rs 6,333–9,148
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gampola to Puttalamtaxi 141.1 km
2h 36m
Rs 10,000–12,000

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Distance: 277.9 km
Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Gampola, Central, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Gampola to Puttalam via Kandy, Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Pettah in around 8h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gampola to Puttalam via Ragama in around 7h 40m.

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