There are 5 ways to get from Nanu Oya to Puttalam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nanuoya to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
8h 40mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Nanuoya to Ragamatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Ragama to Puttalamtrain Colombo
10h 46mRs 2,537–6,064Train, bus
- Take the train from Nanuoya to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
9h 36mDrive 201.3 km
- Drive from Nanu Oya to Puttalamcar 201.3 km
3h 42mRs 9,146–13,210Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nanu Oya to Puttalamtaxi 201.3 km
3h 42mRs 10,000–12,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nanu Oya to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Nanu Oya to Puttalam is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nanu Oya to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Nanuoya and arriving at Puttalam via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Nanu Oya to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Nanuoya and arriving at Puttalam via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
The distance between Nanu Oya and Puttalam is 288 km. The road distance is 201.3 km.
The best way to get from Nanu Oya to Puttalam without a car is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Nanu Oya to Puttalam, including transfers.
Nanu Oya to Puttalam bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Nanuoya station.
Nanu Oya to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Nanuoya station.
The best way to get from Nanu Oya to Puttalam is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 46m.
What companies run services between Nanu Oya, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Nanuoya to Puttalam via Colombo and Pettah in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nanuoya to Puttalam via Ragama in around 10h 46m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Nanuoya to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 2,400–3,100
Train from Nanuoya to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- 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 2,400–3,100
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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nanuoya to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–12,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nanu Oya to Puttalam bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Nanu Oya to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nanu Oya to Puttalam is 201 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Nanu Oya to Puttalam.
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