There are 6 ways to get from Puttalam to Weligama by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Puttalam to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT)plane CMB - KCT
3h 14mRs 48,958–161,813Train
cheapest- Take the train from Puttalam to Colombo Forttrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Maradana to Weligamatrain Maradana
8h 31mRs 1,529–6,094Bus, train
- Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Fort Station to Weligamatrain Maradana
6h 33mBus
- Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Weligamabus
6h 41mDrive 272.9 km
- Drive from Puttalam to Weligamacar 272.9 km
3h 38mRs 12,399–17,909Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puttalam to Weligamataxi 272.9 km
3h 38mRs 42,000–50,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puttalam to Weligama is to train which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Puttalam to Weligama is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 14m and costs Rs. 49000 - Rs. 170000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puttalam to Weligama. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Weligama via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Puttalam to Weligama. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Weligama via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
The distance between Puttalam and Weligama is 262 km. The road distance is 272.9 km.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Weligama without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 33m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Puttalam to Weligama, including transfers.
Puttalam to Weligama bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Puttalam station.
Puttalam to Weligama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Puttalam station.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Weligama is to bus which takes 6h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 31m.
What companies run services between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and Weligama, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Puttalam to Weligama via Pettah and Colombo in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Puttalam to Weligama via Maradana in around 8h 31m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala via Weerawila
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala via Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Weligama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
Train from Puttalam to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Maradana to Weligama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- 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/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Weligama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Estimated price
- Rs 29,000–50,000
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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 Weligama bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Puttalam to Weligama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puttalam to Weligama is 273 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Puttalam to Weligama.
There are 4623+ hotels available in Weligama.