There are 5 ways to get from Puttalam to THOPPUR by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Puttalam to Medawachchiyabus
- Take the bus from Medawachchiya to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus
7h 42mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Puttalam to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to China Baytrain Colombo- Trincomalee
13h 8mRs 5,876–10,174Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Puttalam to Rambewabus
- Take the taxi from Rambewa to THOPPURtaxi
3h 46mDrive 215.5 km
- Drive from Puttalam to THOPPURcar 215.5 km
3h 35mRs 9,719–14,038Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puttalam to THOPPURtaxi 215.5 km
3h 35mRs 23,000–28,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puttalam to THOPPUR is to train which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 11000 and takes 13h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Puttalam to THOPPUR is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puttalam to THOPPUR. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Trincomalee via Medawachchiya and Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Puttalam to THOPPUR. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at China Bay via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.
The distance between Puttalam and THOPPUR is 335 km. The road distance is 215.5 km.
The best way to get from Puttalam to THOPPUR without a car is to bus which takes 7h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Puttalam to THOPPUR, including transfers.
Puttalam to THOPPUR bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Puttalam station.
Puttalam to THOPPUR train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Puttalam station.
The best way to get from Puttalam to THOPPUR is to bus which takes 7h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 11000 and takes 13h 8m.
What companies run services between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and THOPPUR, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Puttalam to THOPPUR via Medawachchiya, Dambulla, and Trincomalee in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Puttalam to THOPPUR via Ragama, Ragama, and China Bay in around 13h 8m.
- 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 China Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- 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 Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Puttalam to Rambewa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–28,000
Derana
- Phone
- + 94 27 49 76 060
- Website
- deranakandy.wordpress.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
SS Cabs
- Phone
- + 94 71 16 73 673
- Website
- sscabservice.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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 THOPPUR bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Medawachchiya station.
Puttalam to THOPPUR train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puttalam to THOPPUR is 215 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Puttalam to THOPPUR.
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