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

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There are 5 ways to get from Puttalam to Peradeniya 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 Colombo Fort to Sarasavi Uyanatrain train Colombo
    6h 14m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Puttalam to Ragamatrain train Puttalam
    2. Take the train from Ragama to Sarasavi Uyanatrain train Colombo
    7h 47m
    Rs 2,476–5,974

  3. Drive  127.5 km

    1. Drive from Puttalam to Peradeniyacar car 127.5 km
    2h 21m
    Rs 5,729–8,275

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Peradeniyataxi taxi 127.5 km
    2h 21m
    Rs 9,000–11,000

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus bus Colombo
    7h 16m

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  • Distance: 257.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and Peradeniya, Sri Lanka?

You can take a train from Puttalam to Sarasavi Uyana via Ragama in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puttalam to Peradeniya via Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, and Kandy in around 7h 16m.

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