There are 4 ways to get from Minuwangoda to Puttalam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Katunayake to Puttalambus
1h 42mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Katunayake to Puttalamtrain Colombo
3h 24mRs 4,970–7,456Drive 110.7 km
- Drive from Minuwangoda to Puttalamcar 110.7 km
1h 51mRs 5,029–7,264Taxi
- Take the taxi from Minuwangoda to Puttalamtaxi 110.7 km
1h 51mRs 5,500–7,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minuwangoda to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Minuwangoda to Puttalam is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Minuwangoda to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Katunayake and arriving at Puttalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Minuwangoda to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Katunayake and arriving at Puttalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Minuwangoda and Puttalam is 119 km. The road distance is 110.7 km.
The best way to get from Minuwangoda to Puttalam without a car is to bus which takes 1h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Minuwangoda to Puttalam, including transfers.
Minuwangoda to Puttalam bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Katunayake station.
Minuwangoda to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Katunayake station.
The best way to get from Minuwangoda to Puttalam is to bus which takes 1h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Minuwangoda, Western, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Katunayake to Puttalam twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Katunayake to Puttalam 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Katunayake to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Katunayake to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–7,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Minuwangoda to Puttalam bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Puttalam station.
Minuwangoda to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Puttalam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minuwangoda to Puttalam is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Minuwangoda to Puttalam.
There are 116+ hotels available in Puttalam.