There are 5 ways to get from Maskeliya to Puttalam by taxi, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Maskeliya to Rathnapurataxi
- Take the bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Puttalambus
8h 4mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Hatton to Ragamatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Ragama to Puttalamtrain Colombo
9h 50mRs 3,548–7,338Drive 204.1 km
- Drive from Maskeliya to Puttalamcar 204.1 km
3h 45mRs 9,272–13,392Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maskeliya to Puttalamtaxi 204.1 km
3h 45mRs 10,000–13,000Bus
- Take the bus from Hatton to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
10h 55m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maskeliya to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500 and takes 9h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Maskeliya to Puttalam is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
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 10h 55m.
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.
The distance between Maskeliya and Puttalam is 303 km. The road distance is 204.1 km.
The best way to get from Maskeliya to Puttalam without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 8h 4m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Maskeliya to Puttalam, including transfers.
Maskeliya to Puttalam bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Hatton station.
Maskeliya to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hatton station.
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 10h 55m.
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 10h 55m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Hatton to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
Train from Ragama to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–330
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 300–330
- Semi Lux
- Rs 340–480
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- 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/
Bus from Pettah to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Hatton to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,200–13,000
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Maskeliya to Puttalam bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Maskeliya to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maskeliya to Puttalam is 204 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Maskeliya to Puttalam.
There are 116+ hotels available in Puttalam.