There are 4 ways to get from Piliyandala to Puttalam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Peliyagoda to Puttalambus
2h 20mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Puttalamtrain Colombo
4h 42mRs 6,410–9,158Drive 148.9 km
- Drive from Piliyandala to Puttalamcar 148.9 km
2h 20mRs 6,731–9,722Taxi
- Take the taxi from Piliyandala to Puttalamtaxi 148.9 km
2h 20mRs 40,000–49,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Piliyandala to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Piliyandala to Puttalam is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Piliyandala to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Peliyagoda and arriving at Puttalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Piliyandala to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Puttalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Piliyandala and Puttalam is 152 km. The road distance is 148.9 km.
The best way to get from Piliyandala to Puttalam without a car is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Piliyandala to Puttalam, including transfers.
Piliyandala to Puttalam bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Peliyagoda station.
Piliyandala to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Piliyandala to Puttalam is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Piliyandala, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Peliyagoda to Puttalam twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 58m. 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 Peliyagoda to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Estimated price
- Rs 40,000–49,000
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
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Piliyandala to Puttalam bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Puttalam station.
Piliyandala to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Puttalam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Piliyandala to Puttalam is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Piliyandala to Puttalam.
There are 119+ hotels available in Puttalam.