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How to get fromPuttalam to Horana Southby bus, taxi, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Puttalam to Wattalabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Wattala to Horana Southtaxi taxi
    2h 32m

  2. Drive 170.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Puttalam to Horana Southcar car 170.5 km
    2h 31m
    Rs 7,700–11,122

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Puttalam to Dematagodatrain train Puttalam
    5h
    Rs 11,287–15,990

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Horana Southtaxi taxi 170.5 km
    2h 31m
    Rs 18,000–23,000

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Malagalabus bus 122/210
    4h 32m

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  • Distance: 172.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and Horana South, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Puttalam to Dematagoda 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puttalam to Horana South via Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Malagala in around 4h 32m.

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