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

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There are 5 ways to get from Puttalam to Pinnawala 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 12m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Puttalam to Ragamatrain train Puttalam
    2. Take the train from Ragama to Rambukkanatrain train Colombo
    6h 8m
    Rs 2,826–6,394

  3. Drive 115.3 km

    1. Drive from Puttalam to Pinnawalacar car 115.3 km
    2h 7m
    Rs 5,237–7,565

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Pinnawalataxi taxi 115.3 km
    2h 7m
    Rs 5,500–7,000

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo to Polgahawelabus bus
    5h 37m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Puttalam to Pinnawala.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 229.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?

You can take a train from Puttalam to Pinnawala via Ragama and Rambukkana in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puttalam to Pinnawala via Pettah, Colombo, and Polgahawela in around 5h 37m.

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