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How to get fromNawalapitiya to Puttalamby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Nawalapitiya to Fort Stationtrain train Badulla
    2. Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus bus
    6h 55m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nawalapitiya to Ragamatrain train Badulla
    2. Take the train from Ragama to Puttalamtrain train Colombo
    8h 7m
    Rs 2,492–5,997

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Watawala to Colombobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Technical Junction to Puttalambus bus
    7h 40m

  4. Drive 157.2 km

    1. Drive from Nawalapitiya to Puttalamcar car 157.2 km
    2h 54m
    Rs 7,091–10,243

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nawalapitiya to Puttalamtaxi taxi 157.2 km
    2h 54m
    Rs 7,500–9,500

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  • Distance: 292.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a vehicle from Nawalapitiya to Puttalam via Watawala, Colombo, and Technical Junction in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nawalapitiya to Puttalam via Ragama in around 8h 7m.

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