There are 6 ways to get from Puttalam to Kinniya by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Puttalam to Medawachchiyabus
- Take the bus from Medawachchiya to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus
7h 17mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Puttalam to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to China Baytrain Colombo- Trincomalee
12h 43mRs 3,426–7,274Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Puttalam to Rambewabus
- Take the taxi from Rambewa to Kinniyataxi
3h 20mBus via Colombo
- Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Palampoddarubus
9h 4mDrive 192.8 km
- Drive from Puttalam to Kinniyacar 192.8 km
3h 10mRs 8,759–12,652Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puttalam to Kinniyataxi 192.8 km
3h 10mRs 21,000–26,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puttalam to Kinniya is to train which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500 and takes 12h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Puttalam to Kinniya is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puttalam to Kinniya. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Trincomalee via Medawachchiya and Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Puttalam to Kinniya. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at China Bay via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.
The distance between Puttalam and Kinniya is 313 km. The road distance is 192.8 km.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Kinniya without a car is to bus which takes 7h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Puttalam to Kinniya, including transfers.
Puttalam to Kinniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Puttalam station.
Puttalam to Kinniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Puttalam station.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Kinniya is to bus which takes 7h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500 and takes 12h 43m.
What companies run services between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and Kinniya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Puttalam to Kinniya via Medawachchiya, Dambulla, and Trincomalee in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Puttalam to Kinniya via Ragama, Ragama, and China Bay in around 12h 43m.
- 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 China Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Puttalam to Medawachchiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Medawachchiya to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Puttalam to Rambewa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Puttalam to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Palampoddaru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,400
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–26,000
Derana
- Phone
- + 94 27 49 76 060
- Website
- deranakandy.wordpress.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
SS Cabs
- Phone
- + 94 71 16 73 673
- Website
- sscabservice.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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 Kinniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Medawachchiya station.
Puttalam to Kinniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puttalam to Kinniya is 193 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Puttalam to Kinniya.
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