There are 4 ways to get from Haputale to Puttalam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Haputale to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
8h 42mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Haputale to Ragamatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Ragama to Puttalamtrain Colombo
12h 27mRs 2,574–6,118Drive 241.1 km
- Drive from Haputale to Puttalamcar 241.1 km
4h 27mRs 10,606–15,320Taxi
- Take the taxi from Haputale to Puttalamtaxi 241.1 km
4h 27mRs 30,000–36,000
Haputale to Puttalam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Haputale to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 12h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Haputale to Puttalam is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Haputale to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Haputale and arriving at Puttalam via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Haputale to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Haputale and arriving at Puttalam via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.
The distance between Haputale and Puttalam is 329 km. The road distance is 241.1 km.
The best way to get from Haputale to Puttalam without a car is to bus which takes 8h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Haputale to Puttalam, including transfers.
Haputale to Puttalam bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Haputale station.
Haputale to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Haputale station.
The best way to get from Haputale to Puttalam is to bus which takes 8h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 12h 27m.
What companies run services between Haputale, Uva, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Haputale to Puttalam via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Pettah in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Haputale to Puttalam via Ragama in around 12h 27m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Haputale to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Haputale to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Estimated price
- Rs 30,000–36,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Haputale to Puttalam bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Haputale to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Haputale to Puttalam is 241 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Haputale to Puttalam.
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