There are 4 ways to get from Makumbura 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 33mRs 6,426–9,176Drive 151 km
- Drive from Makumbura to Puttalamcar 151 km
2h 14mRs 6,812–9,839Taxi
- Take the taxi from Makumbura to Puttalamtaxi 151 km
2h 14mRs 41,000–50,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Makumbura to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Makumbura to Puttalam is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Makumbura 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 Makumbura to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Dematagoda and arriving at Puttalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Makumbura and Puttalam is 157 km. The road distance is 151 km.
The best way to get from Makumbura to Puttalam without a car is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Makumbura to Puttalam, including transfers.
Makumbura to Puttalam bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Technical Junction station.
Makumbura to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Dematagoda station.
The best way to get from Makumbura to Puttalam is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Makumbura, 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 14m
- Estimated price
- Rs 41,000–50,000
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
Makumbura to Puttalam bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Puttalam station.
Makumbura to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Puttalam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Makumbura to Puttalam is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Makumbura to Puttalam.
There are 120+ hotels available in Puttalam.