There are 5 ways to get from Wadduwa to Puttalam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalutara to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
5h 56mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kalutara South to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Puttalamtrain Colombo
7h 42mRs 3,575–8,726Drive 165.8 km
- Drive from Wadduwa to Puttalamcar 165.8 km
2h 40mRs 7,090–10,240Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wadduwa to Puttalamtaxi 165.8 km
2h 40mRs 18,000–22,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
5h 57m
Wadduwa to Puttalam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wadduwa to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 9000 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Wadduwa to Puttalam is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Wadduwa to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Kalutara and arriving at Puttalam via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Wadduwa to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Wadduwa and arriving at Puttalam via Kalutara South and Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Wadduwa and Puttalam is 193 km. The road distance is 165.8 km.
The best way to get from Wadduwa to Puttalam without a car is to bus which takes 5h 56m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Wadduwa to Puttalam, including transfers.
Wadduwa to Puttalam bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Wadduwa to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Wadduwa to Puttalam is to bus which takes 5h 56m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 9000 and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Wadduwa, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Wadduwa to Puttalam via Kalutara South, Kalutara, Colombo, and Pettah in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wadduwa to Puttalam via Kalutara South and Colombo Fort in around 7h 42m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kalutara South to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Colombo Fort to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- 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
Train from Kalutara South to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kalutara to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Pettah to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–22,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Wadduwa to Puttalam bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Wadduwa to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wadduwa to Puttalam is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Wadduwa to Puttalam.
There are 107+ hotels available in Puttalam.