There are 4 ways to get from Puttalam to Panadura 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
- Take the bus from Armour street to Panadurabus
4h 30mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Puttalam to Colombo Forttrain Puttalam
6h 11mRs 2,389–5,894Drive 159.4 km
- Drive from Puttalam to Panaduracar 159.4 km
2h 35mRs 7,029–10,153Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puttalam to Panadurataxi 159.4 km
2h 35mRs 17,000–21,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puttalam to Panadura is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Puttalam to Panadura is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puttalam to Panadura. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Panadura via Armour street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Puttalam to Panadura. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Panadura via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Puttalam and Panadura is 175 km. The road distance is 159.4 km.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Panadura without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Puttalam to Panadura, including transfers.
Puttalam to Panadura bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Puttalam station.
Puttalam to Panadura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Puttalam station.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Panadura is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and Panadura, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Puttalam to Panadura via Armour street in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Puttalam to Colombo Fort 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 28m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Puttalam to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- 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
Bus from Armour street to Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–21,000
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 Panadura bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Armour street station.
Puttalam to Panadura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puttalam to Panadura is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Puttalam to Panadura.
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