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How to get fromPuttalam to Mawanellaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Puttalam to Mawanella by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain train Colombo
    5h 35m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Puttalam to Ragamatrain train Puttalam
    2. Take the train from Ragama to Ihalakottetrain train Colombo
    7h 3m
    Rs 3,076–6,724

  3. Train via Rambukkana

    1. Take the train from Puttalam to Ragamatrain train Puttalam
    2. Take the train from Ragama to Rambukkanatrain train Colombo
    6h 26m
    Rs 3,276–6,974

  4. Drive  124.7 km

    1. Drive from Puttalam to Mawanellacar car 124.7 km
    2h 25m
    Rs 5,610–8,103

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Mawanellataxi taxi 124.7 km
    2h 25m
    Rs 7,000–8,500

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegallebus bus Colombo
    5h 49m

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  • Distance: 239.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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 Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Kegalle in around 5h 49m.

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