There are 6 ways to get from Kalkudah to Panadura 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 Puttalam to Pettahbus
4h 50mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Puttalam to Colombo Forttrain Puttalam
6h 47mRs 4,058–7,978Drive 176.6 km
- Drive from Kalkudah to Panaduracar 176.6 km
2h 58mRs 7,979–11,525Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalkudah to Panadurataxi 176.6 km
2h 58mRs 19,000–23,000Bus via Colombo
- Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus
4h 58mBus #2
- Take the bus from Puttalam to Armour streetbus
- Take the bus from Armour street to Panadurabus
5h 2m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalkudah to Panadura is to train which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 8000 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Kalkudah to Panadura is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalkudah to Panadura. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalkudah to Panadura. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Panadura via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Kalkudah and Panadura is 201 km. The road distance is 176.6 km.
The best way to get from Kalkudah to Panadura without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Kalkudah to Panadura, including transfers.
Kalkudah to Panadura bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Puttalam station.
Kalkudah to Panadura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Puttalam station.
The best way to get from Kalkudah to Panadura is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 8000 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Kalkudah, North Western, Sri Lanka and Panadura, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Puttalam to Pettah twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Puttalam to Colombo Fort 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 28m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Puttalam to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- 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 Puttalam to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Puttalam to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Puttalam to Armour street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Armour street to Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–23,000
Visit Kalpitiya Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +94 77 45 69 589
- Website
- visitkalpitiya.com
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- 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 How to get from JFK to New York City, Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free, and Best ways to travel around Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Kalkudah to Panadura bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Kalkudah to Panadura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalkudah to Panadura is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Kalkudah to Panadura.
There are 916+ hotels available in Panadura.








