There are 5 ways to get from Warakapola to Puttalam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Warakapola to Armour streetbus
- Take the bus from Armour street to Puttalambus
4h 15mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Alawwa to Ragamatrain Kandy
- Take the train from Ragama to Puttalamtrain Colombo
6h 41mRs 3,179–6,930Drive 118.8 km
- Drive from Warakapola to Puttalamcar 118.8 km
2h 14mRs 5,371–7,758Taxi
- Take the taxi from Warakapola to Puttalamtaxi 118.8 km
2h 14mRs 6,000–7,500Bus via Colombo
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
4h 26m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Warakapola to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Warakapola to Puttalam is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Warakapola to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Warakapola and arriving at Puttalam via Armour street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Warakapola to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Alawwa and arriving at Puttalam via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Warakapola and Puttalam is 189 km. The road distance is 118.8 km.
The best way to get from Warakapola to Puttalam without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Warakapola to Puttalam, including transfers.
Warakapola to Puttalam bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Warakapola station.
Warakapola to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Alawwa station.
The best way to get from Warakapola to Puttalam is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Warakapola, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Warakapola to Puttalam via Armour street in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Warakapola to Puttalam via Alawwa, Alawwa, and Ragama in around 6h 41m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Alawwa to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
Train from Ragama to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Warakapola to Armour street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Armour street to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Pettah to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Warakapola to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Warakapola to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Warakapola to Puttalam bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Armour street station.
Warakapola to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Warakapola to Puttalam is 119 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Warakapola to Puttalam.
There are 119+ hotels available in Puttalam.












