What is the cheapest way to get from Maskeliya to Puttalam?

The cheapest way to get from Maskeliya to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500 and takes 9h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Maskeliya to Puttalam?

The fastest way to get from Maskeliya to Puttalam is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.

Is there a direct bus between Maskeliya and Puttalam?

No, there is no direct bus from Maskeliya to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Maskeliya and arriving at Puttalam via Nallathanniya Sripada, Hatton and Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Maskeliya and Puttalam?

No, there is no direct train from Maskeliya to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Hatton and arriving at Puttalam via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

How far is it from Maskeliya to Puttalam?

The distance between Maskeliya and Puttalam is 303 km. The road distance is 204.1 km.

How do I travel from Maskeliya to Puttalam without a car?

The best way to get from Maskeliya to Puttalam without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 8h 32m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Maskeliya to Puttalam?

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Maskeliya to Puttalam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maskeliya to Puttalam bus from?

Maskeliya to Puttalam bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Hatton station.

Where do I catch the Maskeliya to Puttalam train from?

Maskeliya to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hatton station.

Train or bus from Maskeliya to Puttalam?

The best way to get from Maskeliya to Puttalam is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Maskeliya to Puttalam bus arrive?

Maskeliya to Puttalam bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.

Where does the Maskeliya to Puttalam train arrive?

Maskeliya to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.

Can I drive from Maskeliya to Puttalam?

Yes, the driving distance between Maskeliya to Puttalam is 204 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Maskeliya to Puttalam.

Where can I stay near Puttalam?

There are 119+ hotels available in Puttalam.

Maskeliya to Puttalam - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Maskeliya to Rathnapurataxi
2. Take the bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Technical Junction to Puttalambus
8h 32m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hatton to Ragamatrain Badulla
2. Take the train from Ragama to Puttalamtrain Colombo
9h 50m
Rs 3,548–7,338
Drive 204.1 km
1. Drive from Maskeliya to Puttalamcar 204.1 km
3h 45m
Rs 9,155–13,223
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Maskeliya to Puttalamtaxi 204.1 km
3h 45m
Rs 10,000–13,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hatton to Colombobus
2. Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
11h 20m

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Distance: 303.5 km
Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Maskeliya, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?

You can take a vehicle from Maskeliya to Puttalam via Hatton and Ragama in around 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maskeliya to Puttalam via Nallathanniya Sripada, Hatton, Colombo, and Pettah in around 11h 20m.

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