There are 4 ways to get from Nugegoda to Puttalam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
3h 40mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Puttalamtrain Colombo
4h 32mRs 3,865–6,150Drive 139.6 km
- Drive from Nugegoda to Puttalamcar 139.6 km
2h 10mRs 6,308–9,111Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nugegoda to Puttalamtaxi 139.6 km
2h 10mRs 38,000–46,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nugegoda to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 6500 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Nugegoda to Puttalam is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Nugegoda to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Nugegoda and arriving at Puttalam via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Nugegoda to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Puttalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Nugegoda and Puttalam is 148 km. The road distance is 139.6 km.
The best way to get from Nugegoda to Puttalam without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Nugegoda to Puttalam, including transfers.
Nugegoda to Puttalam bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Nugegoda to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Nugegoda to Puttalam is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 6500 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Nugegoda, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Puttalam twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Puttalam 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- 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 1,200–1,600
- 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 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Estimated price
- Rs 38,000–46,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nugegoda to Puttalam bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Puttalam station.
Nugegoda to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Puttalam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nugegoda to Puttalam is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Nugegoda to Puttalam.
There are 119+ hotels available in Puttalam.