There are 6 ways to get from Puttalam to Mawanella by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
5h 30mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Puttalam to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Ihalakottetrain Colombo
7h 3mRs 3,076–6,724Train via Rambukkana
- Take the train from Puttalam to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
6h 26mRs 3,276–6,974Drive 124.7 km
- Drive from Puttalam to Mawanellacar 124.7 km
2h 25mRs 5,682–8,207Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puttalam to Mawanellataxi 124.7 km
2h 25mRs 6,000–7,500Bus
- Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Polgahawelabus
5h 39m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puttalam to Mawanella is to train which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Puttalam to Mawanella is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Puttalam to Mawanella. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Polgahawela via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Puttalam to Mawanella. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Rambukkana via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Puttalam and Mawanella is 239 km. The road distance is 124.7 km.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Mawanella without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Puttalam to Mawanella, including transfers.
Puttalam to Mawanella bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Puttalam station.
Puttalam to Mawanella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Puttalam station.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Mawanella is to train via Rambukkana which takes 6h 26m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and Mawanella, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Puttalam to Mawanella via Ragama and Rambukkana in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puttalam to Mawanella via Pettah, Colombo, and Polgahawela in around 5h 39m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 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 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 Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
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 Ihalakotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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 Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,000–7,500
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 Mawanella bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Puttalam to Mawanella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puttalam to Mawanella is 125 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Puttalam to Mawanella.
There are 1252+ hotels available in Mawanella.