There are 6 ways to get from Puttalam to Polgahawela by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
4h 52mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Puttalam to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Polgahawelatrain Colombo / ...
5h 49mRs 2,476–5,874Drive 106.4 km
- Drive from Puttalam to Polgahawelacar 106.4 km
1h 55mRs 4,799–6,932Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puttalam to Polgahawelataxi 106.4 km
1h 55mRs 5,000–6,500Bus via Colombo
- Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Polgahawelabus
5h 13mBus
- Take the bus from Puttalam to Wellawattabus
- Take the bus from Wellawatta to Polgahawelabus Colombo-Trincomalee
5h 55m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puttalam to Polgahawela is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Puttalam to Polgahawela is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puttalam to Polgahawela. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Polgahawela via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Puttalam to Polgahawela. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Polgahawela via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Puttalam and Polgahawela is 216 km. The road distance is 106.4 km.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Polgahawela without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 52m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Puttalam to Polgahawela, including transfers.
Puttalam to Polgahawela bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Puttalam station.
Puttalam to Polgahawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Puttalam station.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Polgahawela is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus via Colombo, which costs and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and Polgahawela, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Puttalam to Polgahawela via Ragama in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puttalam to Polgahawela via Pettah and Colombo in around 5h 13m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 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 Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
- 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/
Bus from Puttalam to Wellawatta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Wellawatta to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- 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 Polgahawela bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Puttalam to Polgahawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puttalam to Polgahawela is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Puttalam to Polgahawela.
There are 142+ hotels available in Polgahawela.