There are 6 ways to get from Kadugannawa to Puttalam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Kadugannawa to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
- Take the bus from Maradana to Puttalambus
5h 3mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kadugannawa to Ragamatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Ragama to Puttalamtrain Colombo
6h 54mRs 2,448–5,933Drive 132.3 km
- Drive from Kadugannawa to Puttalamcar 132.3 km
2h 28mRs 6,000–8,666Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kadugannawa to Puttalamtaxi 132.3 km
2h 28mRs 6,500–8,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Puttalambus
6h 50mTrain via Colombo
- Take the train from Kadugannawa to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Puttalamtrain Colombo
7hRs 2,460–5,951
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kadugannawa to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Kadugannawa to Puttalam is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kadugannawa station to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Puttalam via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Kadugannawa to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Kadugannawa and arriving at Puttalam via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Kadugannawa and Puttalam is 245 km. The road distance is 132.3 km.
The best way to get from Kadugannawa to Puttalam without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Kadugannawa to Puttalam, including transfers.
Kadugannawa to Puttalam bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kadugannawa to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kadugannawa station.
The best way to get from Kadugannawa to Puttalam is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Kadugannawa, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kadugannawa to Puttalam via Ragama in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kadugannawa to Puttalam via Kandy, Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Technical Junction in around 6h 50m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kadugannawa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
Train from Kadugannawa to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- 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
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
Train from Kadugannawa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
Train from Colombo Fort to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Maradana to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Technical Junction to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Kadugannawa to Puttalam bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Kadugannawa to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kadugannawa to Puttalam is 132 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Kadugannawa to Puttalam.
There are 119+ hotels available in Puttalam.