There are 5 ways to get from Kalutara to Puttalam 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 Kalutara to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
4h 41mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kalutara South to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Puttalamtrain Colombo
6h 27mRs 2,406–5,872Drive 175.7 km
- Drive from Kalutara to Puttalamcar 175.7 km
2h 52mRs 7,920–11,440Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalutara to Puttalamtaxi 175.7 km
2h 52mRs 9,000–12,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
4h 42m
Kalutara to Puttalam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalutara to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Kalutara to Puttalam is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalutara to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Kalutara and arriving at Puttalam via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalutara to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Puttalam via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Kalutara and Puttalam is 183 km. The road distance is 175.7 km.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Puttalam without a car is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Kalutara to Puttalam, including transfers.
Kalutara to Puttalam bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Kalutara to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Puttalam is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Kalutara, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kalutara to Puttalam via Colombo and Pettah in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kalutara South to Puttalam via Colombo Fort in around 6h 27m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kalutara South to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Colombo Fort to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Kalutara South to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kalutara to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- 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
Bus from Pettah to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,000–12,000
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Kalutara to Puttalam bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Kalutara to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalutara to Puttalam is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Kalutara to Puttalam.
There are 115+ hotels available in Puttalam.