There are 4 ways to get from Puttalam to Kelaniya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puttalam to Kelaniya is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4500 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Puttalam to Kelaniya is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puttalam to Kelaniya. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Wattala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Puttalam to Kelaniya. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Kelaniya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Puttalam and Kelaniya is 135 km. The road distance is 130.5 km.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Kelaniya without a car is to bus which takes 1h 59m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Puttalam to Kelaniya, including transfers.
Puttalam to Kelaniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Puttalam station.
Puttalam to Kelaniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Puttalam station.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Kelaniya is to bus which takes 1h 59m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4500 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and Kelaniya, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Puttalam to Wattala twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Puttalam to Kelaniya twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Puttalam to Kelaniya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Puttalam to Wattala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Estimated price
- Rs 35,000–43,000
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 Kelaniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Wattala station.
Puttalam to Kelaniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kelaniya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puttalam to Kelaniya is 130 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Puttalam to Kelaniya.
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