There are 4 ways to get from Puttalam to Maradana by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Puttalam to Armour streetbus
2h 35mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Puttalam to Maradanatrain Puttalam
4h 24mRs 1,200–3,000Drive 133.8 km
- Drive from Puttalam to Maradanacar 133.8 km
2h 3mRs 5,885–8,500Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puttalam to Maradanataxi 133.8 km
2h 3mRs 36,000–44,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puttalam to Maradana is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Puttalam to Maradana is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Puttalam and arriving at Armour street. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Puttalam and arriving at Maradana. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Puttalam and Maradana is 139 km. The road distance is 133.8 km.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Maradana without a car is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs .
The bus from Puttalam to Armour street takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Puttalam to Maradana bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Puttalam station.
Puttalam to Maradana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Puttalam station.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Maradana is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and Maradana, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Puttalam to Armour street twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Puttalam to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 24m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Puttalam to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Puttalam to Armour street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Estimated price
- Rs 36,000–44,000
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 Maradana bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Armour street station.
Puttalam to Maradana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puttalam to Maradana is 134 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Puttalam to Maradana.
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