There are 4 ways to get from Puttalam to Maharagama by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus
4h 16mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Puttalam to Dematagodatrain Puttalam
4h 36mRs 4,887–7,390Drive 144.4 km
- Drive from Puttalam to Maharagamacar 144.4 km
2h 15mRs 6,581–9,506Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puttalam to Maharagamataxi 144.4 km
2h 15mRs 39,000–47,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puttalam to Maharagama is to train which costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7500 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Puttalam to Maharagama is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Puttalam to Maharagama. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Maharagama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Puttalam to Maharagama. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Dematagoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Puttalam and Maharagama is 157 km. The road distance is 144.4 km.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Maharagama without a car is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Puttalam to Maharagama, including transfers.
Puttalam to Maharagama bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Puttalam station.
Puttalam to Maharagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Puttalam station.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Maharagama is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7500 and takes 4h 36m.
What companies run services between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and Maharagama, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Puttalam to Pettah twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Puttalam to Dematagoda 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Puttalam to Dematagoda
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Puttalam to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Estimated price
- Rs 39,000–47,000
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 Maharagama bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Puttalam to Maharagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Dematagoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puttalam to Maharagama is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Puttalam to Maharagama.
There are 1514+ hotels available in Maharagama.