There are 6 ways to get from Mawanella to Puttalam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Rambukkana to Fort Stationtrain Badulla / ...
- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
5h 30mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Balana to Ragamatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Ragama to Puttalamtrain Colombo
6h 57mRs 3,039–6,755Train via Rambukkana
- Take the train from Rambukkana to Ragamatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Ragama to Puttalamtrain Colombo
6h 17mRs 3,215–6,963Drive 124.6 km
- Drive from Mawanella to Puttalamcar 124.6 km
2h 25mRs 5,606–8,097Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mawanella to Puttalamtaxi 124.6 km
2h 25mRs 7,000–8,500Bus
- Take the bus from Kegalle to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Colombo
- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
6h 40m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mawanella to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Mawanella to Puttalam is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mawanella to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Kegalle and arriving at Puttalam via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Mawanella to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Rambukkana and arriving at Puttalam via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Mawanella and Puttalam is 236 km. The road distance is 124.6 km.
The best way to get from Mawanella to Puttalam without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Mawanella to Puttalam, including transfers.
Mawanella to Puttalam bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kegalle station.
Mawanella to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Rambukkana station.
The best way to get from Mawanella to Puttalam is to train via Rambukkana which takes 6h 17m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Mawanella, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Mawanella to Puttalam via Rambukkana and Ragama in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mawanella to Puttalam via Kegalle, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Pettah in around 6h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Rambukkana to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Rambukkana to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
Train from Balana to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 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 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,000–8,500
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Mawanella to Puttalam bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Mawanella to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mawanella to Puttalam is 125 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Mawanella to Puttalam.
There are 116+ hotels available in Puttalam.