There are 4 ways to get from Kottawa to Puttalam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Puttalambus
3h 53mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Dematagoda to Puttalamtrain Colombo
4h 32mRs 6,214–8,925Drive 148.7 km
- Drive from Kottawa to Puttalamcar 148.7 km
2h 20mRs 6,758–9,762Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottawa to Puttalamtaxi 148.7 km
2h 20mRs 40,000–49,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottawa to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Kottawa to Puttalam is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottawa to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Kottawa and arriving at Puttalam via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottawa to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Dematagoda and arriving at Puttalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Kottawa and Puttalam is 157 km. The road distance is 148.7 km.
The best way to get from Kottawa to Puttalam without a car is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Kottawa to Puttalam, including transfers.
Kottawa to Puttalam bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Technical Junction station.
Kottawa to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Dematagoda station.
The best way to get from Kottawa to Puttalam is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Kottawa, Western, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Technical Junction to Puttalam twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Dematagoda to Puttalam 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 11m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Dematagoda to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- 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 Technical Junction to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Estimated price
- Rs 40,000–49,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kottawa to Puttalam bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Puttalam station.
Kottawa to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Puttalam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottawa to Puttalam is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Kottawa to Puttalam.
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