There are 6 ways to get from Puttalam to Paragahadeniya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Punewa
best- Take the bus from Puttalam to Medawachchiyabus
- Take the bus from Medawachchiya to Kurunegalabus
5h 5mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Puttalam to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Kadigamuwatrain Colombo
7h 1mRs 3,676–7,474Drive 102.7 km
- Drive from Puttalam to Paragahadeniyacar 102.7 km
1h 52mRs 4,638–6,699Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puttalam to Paragahadeniyataxi 102.7 km
1h 52mRs 5,000–6,500Bus
- Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
5h 19mBus, train
- Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
5h 32m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puttalam to Paragahadeniya is to train which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 7500 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Puttalam to Paragahadeniya is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puttalam to Paragahadeniya. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Kurunegala via Medawachchiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Puttalam to Paragahadeniya. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Kadigamuwa via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Puttalam and Paragahadeniya is 259 km. The road distance is 102.7 km.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Paragahadeniya without a car is to bus via Punewa which takes 5h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Puttalam to Paragahadeniya, including transfers.
Puttalam to Paragahadeniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Puttalam station.
Puttalam to Paragahadeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Puttalam station.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Paragahadeniya is to bus via Punewa which takes 5h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 7500 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and Paragahadeniya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Puttalam to Paragahadeniya via Medawachchiya and Kurunegala in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Puttalam to Paragahadeniya via Ragama and Kadigamuwa in around 7h 1m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
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 Kadigamuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- 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
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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Puttalam to Medawachchiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Medawachchiya to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,000–6,500
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 Paragahadeniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Medawachchiya station.
Puttalam to Paragahadeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puttalam to Paragahadeniya is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Puttalam to Paragahadeniya.
There are 1202+ hotels available in Paragahadeniya.