There are 5 ways to get from Puttalam to Thihariya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Puttalam to Ja-Elabus
2h 33mDrive 124.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Puttalam to Thihariyacar 124.8 km
2h 14mRs 5,489–7,928Train
- Take the train from Puttalam to Katunayaketrain Puttalam
3h 52mRs 9,261–12,952Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puttalam to Thihariyataxi 124.8 km
2h 14mRs 7,000–8,500Bus via Colombo
- Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwabus Colombo
4h 42m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puttalam to Thihariya is to drive which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8000 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Puttalam to Thihariya is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puttalam to Thihariya. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Ja-Ela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Puttalam to Thihariya. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Katunayake via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Puttalam and Thihariya is 141 km. The road distance is 124.8 km.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Thihariya without a car is to bus which takes 2h 33m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Puttalam to Thihariya, including transfers.
Puttalam to Thihariya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Puttalam station.
Puttalam to Thihariya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Puttalam station.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Thihariya is to bus which takes 2h 33m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 13000 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and Thihariya, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Puttalam to Ja-Ela twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Puttalam to Katunayake 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 16m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Puttalam to Katunayake
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Ja-Ela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Puttalam to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–180
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 150–180
- Semi Lux
- Rs 160–230
- Super Lux
- Rs 300–380
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,000–8,500
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Puttalam to Thihariya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Ja-Ela station.
Puttalam to Thihariya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Katunayake station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puttalam to Thihariya is 125 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Puttalam to Thihariya.
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