There are 3 ways to get from Puttalam to Yapahuwa by train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Puttalam to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Mahotrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
7h 24mRs 2,926–6,524Drive 71.9 km
- Drive from Puttalam to Yapahuwacar 71.9 km
1h 20mRs 3,226–4,659Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puttalam to Yapahuwataxi 71.9 km
1h 20mRs 4,800–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puttalam to Yapahuwa is to train which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Puttalam to Yapahuwa is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4700.
No, there is no direct train from Puttalam to Yapahuwa. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Maho via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Puttalam and Yapahuwa is 250 km. The road distance is 71.9 km.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Yapahuwa without a car is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Puttalam to Yapahuwa, including transfers.
Puttalam to Yapahuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Puttalam station.
Puttalam to Yapahuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puttalam to Yapahuwa is 72 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Puttalam to Yapahuwa.
There are six+ hotels available in Yapahuwa.
What companies run services between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and Yapahuwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Puttalam to Yapahuwa via Ragama and Maho in around 7h 24m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Puttalam to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- 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
Train from Ragama to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,800–6,000
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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