There are 4 ways to get from Waikkal to Puttalam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waikkal to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Waikkal to Puttalam is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Waikkal to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Kochchikade and arriving at Puttalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Waikkala and arriving at Puttalam. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Waikkal and Puttalam is 94 km. The road distance is 89.2 km.
The best way to get from Waikkal to Puttalam without a car is to bus which takes 2h 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Waikkal to Puttalam, including transfers.
Waikkal to Puttalam bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kochchikade station.
Waikkal to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Waikkala station.
The best way to get from Waikkal to Puttalam is to bus which takes 2h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Waikkal, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Kochchikade to Puttalam twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Waikkala to Puttalam twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Waikkala to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kochchikade to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–17,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Waikkal to Puttalam bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Puttalam station.
Waikkal to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Puttalam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waikkal to Puttalam is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Waikkal to Puttalam.
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