There are 6 ways to get from Puttalam to Kegalle by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Puttalam to Armour streetbus
- Take the bus from Armour street to Warakapolabus
4h 45mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Puttalam to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Polgahawelatrain Colombo / ...
6h 2mRs 3,176–6,774Drive 118.3 km
- Drive from Puttalam to Kegallecar 118.3 km
2h 8mRs 5,365–7,749Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puttalam to Kegalletaxi 118.3 km
2h 8mRs 6,000–7,500Bus, train
- Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
5h 5mTrain via Tismalpola
- Take the train from Puttalam to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Tismalpolatrain Colombo
6h 23mRs 3,176–6,724
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puttalam to Kegalle is to train via Tismalpola which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Puttalam to Kegalle is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puttalam to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Warakapola via Armour street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Puttalam to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Polgahawela via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Puttalam and Kegalle is 215 km. The road distance is 118.3 km.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Kegalle without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Puttalam to Kegalle, including transfers.
Puttalam to Kegalle bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Puttalam station.
Puttalam to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Puttalam station.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Kegalle is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and Kegalle, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Puttalam to Kegalle via Armour street and Warakapola in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Puttalam to Kegalle via Ragama and Polgahawela in around 6h 2m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Puttalam to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Ragama to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Puttalam to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Ragama to Tismalpola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Puttalam to Armour street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Armour street to Warakapola
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Puttalam to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,000–7,500
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Puttalam to Kegalle bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Armour street station.
Puttalam to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puttalam to Kegalle is 118 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Puttalam to Kegalle.
There are 118+ hotels available in Kegalle.