There are 6 ways to get from Puttalam to Kalmunai by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train, bus
best- Take the taxi from Puttalam to Mahotaxi
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Kalmunaibus
7h 53mRs 8,171–11,002Bus
- Take the bus from Puttalam to Medawachchiyabus
- Take the bus from Medawachchiya to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus
8h 51mDrive 305.1 km
- Drive from Puttalam to Kalmunaicar 305.1 km
5h 17mRs 13,779–19,902Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puttalam to Kalmunaitaxi 305.1 km
5h 17mRs 15,000–18,000Taxi, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Puttalam to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus
7h 30mRs 48,407–168,613Bus via Colombo
- Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunaibus Wellawatta
11h 6m
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puttalam to Kalmunai is to taxi and train and bus which costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 11000 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Puttalam to Kalmunai is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puttalam to Kalmunai. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Kalmunai via Medawachchiya and Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
The distance between Puttalam and Kalmunai is 320 km. The road distance is 305.1 km.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Kalmunai without a car is to taxi and train and bus which takes 7h 53m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Puttalam to Kalmunai, including transfers.
Puttalam to Kalmunai bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Puttalam station.
Puttalam to Kalmunai bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Medawachchiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puttalam to Kalmunai is 305 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Puttalam to Kalmunai.
There are 18+ hotels available in Kalmunai.
What companies run services between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and Kalmunai, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Puttalam to Kalmunai via Medawachchiya, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 8h 51m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Maho Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Batticaloa to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Puttalam to Medawachchiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Medawachchiya to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Puttalam to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,500–35,000
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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