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How to get fromPuttalam to Gampolaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Puttalam to Gampola by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Gampolatrain train Colombo
    6h 46m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Puttalam to Ragamatrain train Puttalam
    2. Take the train from Ragama to Gampolatrain train Colombo
    7h 42m
    Rs 2,476–5,974

  3. 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 41m

  4. Drive 141.1 km

    1. Drive from Puttalam to Gampolacar car 141.1 km
    2h 37m
    Rs 6,410–9,259

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Gampolataxi taxi 141.1 km
    2h 37m
    Rs 7,000–8,500

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  • Distance: 280.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and Gampola, Central, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Puttalam to Gampola via Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, and Kandy in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Puttalam to Gampola via Ragama in around 7h 42m.

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