There are 4 ways to get from Puttalam Station to Colombo by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus
2h 40mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Puttalam to Maradanatrain Puttalam
4h 37mRs 1,200–3,000Drive 133 km
- Drive from Puttalam Station to Colombocar 133 km
2h 2mRs 6,058–8,751Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puttalam Station to Colombotaxi 133 km
2h 2mRs 36,000–44,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puttalam Station to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Puttalam Station to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Puttalam and arriving at Pettah. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Puttalam and arriving at Maradana. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Puttalam Station and Colombo is 141 km. The road distance is 133 km.
The best way to get from Puttalam Station to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs .
The bus from Puttalam to Pettah takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Puttalam Station to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Puttalam station.
Puttalam Station to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Puttalam station.
The best way to get from Puttalam Station to Colombo is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Puttalam Station, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Puttalam to Pettah twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Puttalam to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 24m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Puttalam to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- 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 Puttalam to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Estimated price
- Rs 36,000–44,000
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Puttalam Station to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Puttalam Station to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puttalam Station to Colombo is 133 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Puttalam Station to Colombo.
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