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How to get fromPuttalam Station to Kandyby taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Puttalam Station to Kandy by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Puttalam Station to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane CMB - KDW
    2h 45m
    Rs 45,758–166,478

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Puttalam to Ragamatrain train Puttalam
    2. Take the train from Ragama to Kandytrain train Colombo
    7h 22m
    Rs 2,476–5,974

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain train Colombo
    6h 16m

  4. Drive  128.8 km

    1. Drive from Puttalam Station to Kandycar car 128.8 km
    2h 18m
    Rs 5,787–8,359

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puttalam Station to Kandytaxi taxi 128.8 km
    2h 18m
    Rs 9,000–11,000

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus bus Colombo
    7h 7m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 15,779Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225 km
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Puttalam Station, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?

You can take a vehicle from Puttalam Station to Kandy via Puttalam and Ragama in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puttalam to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 7h 7m.

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