There are 4 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 Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegallebus Colombo
5h 37mTrain
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 5,334–7,705Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puttalam to Kegalletaxi 118.3 km
2h 8mRs 6,500–8,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puttalam to Kegalle is to train which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 6h 2m.
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 Kegalle via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
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 220 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 5h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 37m 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 5h 37m 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 Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Puttalam to Kegalle via Ragama and Polgahawela in around 6h 2m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Puttalam to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–310
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 320–450
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–8,500
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Puttalam to Kegalle bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah 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 116+ hotels available in Kegalle.