There are 4 ways to get from Rathmalana to Puttalam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ratmalana to Puttalambus
3h 28mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Puttalamtrain Colombo
5h 44mRs 2,379–5,833Drive 146.4 km
- Drive from Rathmalana to Puttalamcar 146.4 km
2h 18mRs 6,653–9,610Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rathmalana to Puttalamtaxi 146.4 km
2h 18mRs 40,000–48,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rathmalana to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Rathmalana to Puttalam is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ratmalana and arriving at Puttalam. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Rathmalana to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Mount Lavinia and arriving at Puttalam via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Rathmalana and Puttalam is 156 km. The road distance is 146.4 km.
The best way to get from Rathmalana to Puttalam without a car is to bus which takes 3h 28m and costs .
The bus from Ratmalana to Puttalam takes 3h 28m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Rathmalana to Puttalam bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Ratmalana station.
Rathmalana to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Rathmalana to Puttalam is to bus which takes 3h 28m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Rathmalana, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Ratmalana to Puttalam twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 28m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Puttalam 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Ratmalana to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 40,000–48,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Rathmalana to Puttalam bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Puttalam station.
Rathmalana to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Puttalam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathmalana to Puttalam is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Rathmalana to Puttalam.
There are 116+ hotels available in Puttalam.