There are 6 ways to get from Puttalam to Nawalapitiya by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Puttalam to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
3hRs 45,358–157,113Train
cheapest- Take the train from Puttalam to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Nawalapitiyatrain Colombo
8h 13mRs 2,476–5,974Bus, train
- Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Fort Station to Nawalapitiyatrain Colombo
7h 17mBus
- Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Watawalabus
8h 7mDrive 158.1 km
- Drive from Puttalam to Nawalapitiyacar 158.1 km
2h 55mRs 7,131–10,301Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puttalam to Nawalapitiyataxi 158.1 km
2h 55mRs 8,000–9,500
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puttalam to Nawalapitiya is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Puttalam to Nawalapitiya is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puttalam to Nawalapitiya. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Watawala via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Puttalam to Nawalapitiya. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Nawalapitiya via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
The distance between Puttalam and Nawalapitiya is 226 km. The road distance is 158.1 km.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Nawalapitiya without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h to get from Puttalam to Nawalapitiya, including transfers.
Puttalam to Nawalapitiya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Puttalam station.
Puttalam to Nawalapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Puttalam station.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Nawalapitiya is to bus which takes 8h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 8h 13m.
What companies run services between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and Nawalapitiya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Puttalam to Nawalapitiya via Pettah, Colombo, and Watawala in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Puttalam to Nawalapitiya via Ragama in around 8h 13m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Nawalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
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 Nawalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- 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/
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 Watawala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,000–35,000
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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 Nawalapitiya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Puttalam to Nawalapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puttalam to Nawalapitiya is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Puttalam to Nawalapitiya.
There are 352+ hotels available in Nawalapitiya.