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How to get fromKaduwela to Puttalamby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kaduwela to Puttalam by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Horape to Puttalamtrain train Colombo
    4h 7m
    Rs 5,401–7,965
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kaduwela to Colombobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus bus
    4h 29m
  3. Drive  139.5 km

    1. Drive from Kaduwela to Puttalamcar car 139.5 km
    2h 7m
    Rs 6,138–8,866
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kaduwela to Puttalamtaxi taxi 139.5 km
    2h 7m
    Rs 38,000–46,000

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

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Horape to Puttalam 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kaduwela to Puttalam via Colombo and Pettah in around 4h 29m.

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