There are 6 ways to get from Peradeniya to Puttalam by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Peradeniya to Fort Stationtrain Badulla / ...
- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
6h 6mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Peradeniya to Ragamatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Ragama to Puttalamtrain Colombo
6h 53mRs 2,456–5,946Drive 127.5 km
- Drive from Peradeniya to Puttalamcar 127.5 km
2h 21mRs 5,719–8,260Taxi
- Take the taxi from Peradeniya to Puttalamtaxi 127.5 km
2h 21mRs 9,000–11,000Train via Colombo
- Take the train from Peradeniya to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Puttalamtrain Colombo
7h 29mRs 2,469–5,964Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Colombo
- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
8h 7m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Peradeniya to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Peradeniya to Puttalam is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Peradeniya station to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Puttalam via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Peradeniya to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Peradeniya and arriving at Puttalam via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Peradeniya and Puttalam is 254 km. The road distance is 127.5 km.
The best way to get from Peradeniya to Puttalam without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Peradeniya to Puttalam, including transfers.
Peradeniya to Puttalam bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Peradeniya to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Peradeniya station.
The best way to get from Peradeniya to Puttalam is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 7m.
What companies run services between Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Peradeniya to Puttalam via Ragama in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sarasavi Uyana to Puttalam via Kandy, Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Pettah in around 8h 7m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Peradeniya to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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 Peradeniya to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 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
Train from Peradeniya to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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 Colombo Fort to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- 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 1,200–1,600
- 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 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 21m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,000–11,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Peradeniya to Puttalam bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Peradeniya to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Peradeniya to Puttalam is 128 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Peradeniya to Puttalam.
There are 120+ hotels available in Puttalam.