There are 5 ways to get from Rajagiriya to Puttalam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Peliyagoda
best- Take the bus from Peliyagoda to Puttalambus
2h 31mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Dematagoda to Puttalamtrain Colombo
4h 17mRs 2,782–4,870Drive 136.2 km
- Drive from Rajagiriya to Puttalamcar 136.2 km
2h 5mRs 6,152–8,886Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rajagiriya to Puttalamtaxi 136.2 km
2h 5mRs 37,000–45,000Bus
- Take the bus from Town Hall to Puttalambus
2h 48m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rajagiriya to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 4900 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Rajagiriya to Puttalam is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rajagiriya to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Peliyagoda and arriving at Puttalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Rajagiriya to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Dematagoda and arriving at Puttalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Rajagiriya and Puttalam is 139 km. The road distance is 136.2 km.
The best way to get from Rajagiriya to Puttalam without a car is to bus via Peliyagoda which takes 2h 31m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Rajagiriya to Puttalam, including transfers.
Rajagiriya to Puttalam bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Peliyagoda station.
Rajagiriya to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Dematagoda station.
The best way to get from Rajagiriya to Puttalam is to bus via Peliyagoda which takes 2h 31m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 4900 and takes 4h 17m.
What companies run services between Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Peliyagoda to Puttalam twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Dematagoda to Puttalam 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 11m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Dematagoda to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Peliyagoda to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Town Hall to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 37,000–45,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Rajagiriya to Puttalam bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Puttalam station.
Rajagiriya to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Puttalam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rajagiriya to Puttalam is 136 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Rajagiriya to Puttalam.
There are 106+ hotels available in Puttalam.