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How to get fromHikkaduwa to Puttalamby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Hikkaduwa to Puttalam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Hikkaduwa to Bambalapitiyatrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the bus from Bambalapitiya to Puttalambus bus
    5h 41m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hikkaduwa to Maradanatrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Puttalamtrain train Colombo
    7h 42m
    Rs 2,455–5,943

  3. Drive  237.6 km

    1. Drive from Hikkaduwa to Puttalamcar car 237.6 km
    3h 24m
    Rs 10,454–15,100

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hikkaduwa to Puttalamtaxi taxi 237.6 km
    3h 24m
    Rs 36,000–44,000

  5. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane KCT - CMB
    2. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Puttalamtaxi taxi
    4h 21m
    Rs 41,195–127,856

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hikkaduwa to Colombobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus bus
    5h 47m

  7. Train, bus via Colombo

    1. Take the train from Hikkaduwa to Fort Stationtrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus bus
    5h 57m

Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration35 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 11,348Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?

You can take a train from Hikkaduwa to Puttalam via Colombo Fort in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hikkaduwa to Puttalam via Colombo and Pettah in around 5h 47m.

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