There are 5 ways to get from Gelioya to Puttalam by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
7h 36mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Gampola to Ragamatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Ragama to Puttalamtrain Colombo
8h 52mRs 3,573–8,824Train, bus
- Take the train from Gampola to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
7h 38mDrive 133.3 km
- Drive from Gelioya to Puttalamcar 133.3 km
2h 27mRs 6,057–8,748Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gelioya to Puttalamtaxi 133.3 km
2h 27mRs 6,500–8,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gelioya to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 9000 and takes 8h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Gelioya to Puttalam is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gelioya to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Gelioya and arriving at Puttalam via Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Gelioya to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Gelioya and arriving at Puttalam via Gampola and Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
The distance between Gelioya and Puttalam is 263 km. The road distance is 133.3 km.
The best way to get from Gelioya to Puttalam without a car is to bus which takes 7h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Gelioya to Puttalam, including transfers.
Gelioya to Puttalam bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Gelioya to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampola station.
The best way to get from Gelioya to Puttalam is to bus which takes 7h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 9000 and takes 8h 52m.
What companies run services between Gelioya, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Gelioya to Puttalam via Kandy, Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Pettah in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gelioya to Puttalam via Gampola and Ragama in around 8h 52m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Gampola to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- 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
Train from Gampola to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- 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
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
- +94 011-2587372
- [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
- 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/
Bus from Pettah to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–8,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls?, French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, and Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Gelioya to Puttalam bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Gelioya to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gelioya to Puttalam is 133 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Gelioya to Puttalam.
There are 116+ hotels available in Puttalam.












