There are 4 ways to get from Kegalle to Puttalam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ragamatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Ragama to Puttalamtrain Colombo
5h 56mRs 3,136–6,770Bus
- Take the bus from Kegalle to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Colombo
- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
6h 28mDrive 118.3 km
- Drive from Kegalle to Puttalamcar 118.3 km
2h 8mRs 5,319–7,683Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kegalle to Puttalamtaxi 118.3 km
2h 8mRs 6,500–8,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kegalle to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Kegalle to Puttalam is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kegalle to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Kegalle and arriving at Puttalam via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Kegalle to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Puttalam via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Kegalle and Puttalam is 191 km. The road distance is 118.3 km.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Puttalam without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Kegalle to Puttalam, including transfers.
Kegalle to Puttalam bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kegalle station.
Kegalle to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela station.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Puttalam is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Kegalle, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kegalle to Puttalam via Polgahawela and Ragama in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kegalle to Puttalam via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Pettah in around 6h 28m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Ragama to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kegalle to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–310
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 320–440
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Kegalle to Puttalam bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Kegalle to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kegalle to Puttalam is 118 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Kegalle to Puttalam.
There are 116+ hotels available in Puttalam.