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By car (392 km)
6 h 47 min
392 km.
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6 h 47 min
392 km.
from $14.91

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.67–$571.67

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Colombo Fort to Chunnakam
Ave. Duration:
6h 53m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.41–$8.26

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Pettah to Nilavarai
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.18
Bus from Dambulla to Kaithady
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Puttur?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Puttur is to train which costs $3.70 - $9.24 and takes 7h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Puttur?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Puttur is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $8.71 .

Is there a direct bus between Colombo and Puttur?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pettah and arriving at Nilavarai. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Colombo to Puttur?

The distance between Colombo and Puttur is 432 km. The road distance is 395.3 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Puttur without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Puttur without a car is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $8.71 .

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Puttur?

The bus from Pettah to Nilavarai takes 6h 40m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Puttur bus from?

Colombo to Puttur bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.

Train, bus or fly from Colombo to Puttur?

The best way to get from Colombo to Puttur is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $8.71 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3.70 - $9.24 and takes 7h 6m. There are no good options to fly between Colombo to Puttur.

Where does the Colombo to Puttur bus arrive?

Colombo to Puttur bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Nilavarai station.

Can I drive from Colombo to Puttur?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Puttur is 395 km. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Colombo to Puttur.

Where can I stay near Puttur?

There are 167+ hotels available in Puttur. Prices start at $11.42 per night.
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