There are 4 ways to get from Pulichchakulama to Colombo by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Arachchikattuwa to Pettahbus
3h 31mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Pulachchikulam to Maradanatrain Puttalam
3h 41mRs 1,200–3,000Drive 103.5 km
- Drive from Pulichchakulama to Colombocar 103.5 km
1h 35mRs 4,706–6,798Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pulichchakulama to Colombotaxi 103.5 km
1h 35mRs 28,000–34,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pulichchakulama to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Pulichchakulama to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pulichchakulama to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Arachchikattuwa and arriving at Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pulachchikulam and arriving at Maradana. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Pulichchakulama and Colombo is 112 km. The road distance is 103.5 km.
The best way to get from Pulichchakulama to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Pulichchakulama to Colombo, including transfers.
Pulichchakulama to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Arachchikattuwa station.
Pulichchakulama to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Pulachchikulam station.
The best way to get from Pulichchakulama to Colombo is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 3h 41m.
What companies run services between Pulichchakulama, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Arachchikattuwa to Pettah twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Pulachchikulam to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 41m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Pulachchikulam to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Arachchikattuwa to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Estimated price
- Rs 28,000–34,000
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More Questions & Answers
Pulichchakulama to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Pulichchakulama to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pulichchakulama to Colombo is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Pulichchakulama to Colombo.
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