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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Galle to Puttalam

Composite routes from Galle to Puttalam

Cheapest
3 h 43 min
Car
249 km.
from $13
Other
4 h 34 min
224 km.
Select a ticket
7 h 42 min
224 km.
from $5.67
6 h 43 min
Bus, Train
224 km.
from $6.53
2 h 51 min
Plane, Taxi
224 km.
from $624

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 1
Cinnamon Air
Website
Cinnamon Air
Website
35 min
Every day
$266.78–$457.33
+94 11 2 475 475
+94 11 2 475 475
Call
Train operators
Found: 1
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
3h 56m
Twice daily
$0.83–$2.54
+94 11 4 600 111
+94 11 4 600 111
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Bus operators
Found: 2
NCG Express
Website
National Transport Commission
Website
NCG Express
Website
1h 45m
3 times a day
+94 76 714 8292
+94 76 714 8292
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
National Transport Commission
Website
1h 40m
Every 30 minutes
$1.27–$2.29
0112587372
0112587372
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Galle to Puttalam?

The cheapest way to get from Galle to Puttalam is to train which costs $1.41 - $8.70 and takes 7h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Galle to Puttalam?

The fastest way to get from Galle to Puttalam is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 51m and costs $347.83 - $543.48 .

Is there a direct train between Galle and Puttalam?

No, there is no direct train from Galle to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Noor Nagar via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Galle to Puttalam?

The distance between Galle and Puttalam is 259 km. The road distance is 254.8 km.

How do I travel from Galle to Puttalam without a car?

The best way to get from Galle to Puttalam without a car is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Galle to Puttalam?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Galle to Puttalam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galle to Puttalam train from?

Galle to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galle station.

Train or bus from Galle to Puttalam?

The best way to get from Galle to Puttalam is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1.41 - $8.70 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Galle to Puttalam train arrive?

Galle to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.

Can I drive from Galle to Puttalam?

Yes, the driving distance between Galle to Puttalam is 255 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Galle to Puttalam.

Where can I stay near Puttalam?

There are 97+ hotels available in Puttalam. Prices start at $19.65 per night.
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