There are 5 ways to get from Kurunegala to Puttalam by train, bus, 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Kurunegala to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
5h 17mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kurunegala to Ragamatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
- Take the train from Ragama to Puttalamtrain Colombo
6h 21mRs 2,438–5,919Drive 88 km
- Drive from Kurunegala to Puttalamcar 88 km
1h 38mRs 3,768–5,442Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Puttalamtaxi 88 km
1h 38mRs 5,500–6,500Bus
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 57 / ...
- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
5h 48m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kurunegala to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kurunegala to Puttalam is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kurunegala to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Puttalam via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Kurunegala to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Puttalam via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Kurunegala and Puttalam is 234 km. The road distance is 88 km.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Puttalam without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Kurunegala to Puttalam, including transfers.
Kurunegala to Puttalam bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurunegala station.
Kurunegala to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kurunegala station.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Puttalam is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Kurunegala, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kurunegala to Puttalam via Ragama in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kurunegala to Puttalam via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Pettah in around 5h 48m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kurunegala to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- 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
Train from Kurunegala to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
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 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–6,500
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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 The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, How to get from Southend Airport into central London, and 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Kurunegala to Puttalam bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Kurunegala to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kurunegala to Puttalam is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Kurunegala to Puttalam.
There are 107+ hotels available in Puttalam.