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How to get fromKurunegala to Puttalamby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kurunegala to Puttalam by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kurunegala to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus bus
    5h 17m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kurunegala to Ragamatrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
    2. Take the train from Ragama to Puttalamtrain train Colombo
    6h 21m
    Rs 2,438–5,919

  3. Drive  87.9 km

    1. Drive from Kurunegala to Puttalamcar car 87.9 km
    1h 38m
    Rs 3,971–5,736

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Puttalamtaxi taxi 87.9 km
    1h 38m
    Rs 5,500–6,500

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 57 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus bus
    5h 48m

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  • Distance: 234 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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.

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