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How to get fromPuttalam to Kattankudyby taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Taxi, train

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    1. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Mahotaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain train Colombo
    7h 6m
    Rs 8,071–11,002

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Puttalam to Medawachchiyabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Medawachchiya to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kattankudibus bus
    8h 4m

  3. Drive  269.9 km

    1. Drive from Puttalam to Kattankudycar car 269.9 km
    4h 42m
    Rs 12,133–17,525

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Kattankudytaxi taxi 269.9 km
    4h 42m
    Rs 13,000–16,000

  5. Taxi, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kattankudibus bus
    6h 43m
    Rs 48,707–168,613

  6. Bus via Colombo

    1. Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kattankudibus bus Wellawatta
    10h 19m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 16,718Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and Kattankudy, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Puttalam to Kattankudi via Medawachchiya, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 8h 4m.

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