There are 5 ways to get from Puttalam to Kurunegala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Punewa
best- Take the bus from Puttalam to Medawachchiyabus
- Take the bus from Medawachchiya to Kurunegalabus
4h 50mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Puttalam to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Kurunegalatrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
6h 30mRs 2,476–5,974Drive 88 km
- Drive from Puttalam to Kurunegalacar 88 km
1h 38mRs 3,988–5,761Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puttalam to Kurunegalataxi 88 km
1h 38mRs 4,500–5,500Bus
- Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
5h 4m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puttalam to Kurunegala is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Puttalam to Kurunegala is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puttalam to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Kurunegala via Medawachchiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Puttalam to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Kurunegala via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Puttalam and Kurunegala is 244 km. The road distance is 88 km.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Kurunegala without a car is to bus via Punewa which takes 4h 50m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Puttalam to Kurunegala, including transfers.
Puttalam to Kurunegala bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Puttalam station.
Puttalam to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Puttalam station.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Kurunegala is to bus via Punewa which takes 4h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and Kurunegala, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Puttalam to Kurunegala via Medawachchiya in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Puttalam to Kurunegala via Ragama in around 6h 30m.
- 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 Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 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 Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- 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/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,500–5,500
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 Kurunegala bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Medawachchiya station.
Puttalam to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puttalam to Kurunegala is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Puttalam to Kurunegala.
There are 105+ hotels available in Kurunegala.