Colombo to Puttalam

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Colombo to Puttalam Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	Tours with Stef Lanka	Comfort 2pax	Any time	+3h 15m	$77.40
Taxi	Real Lanka Holidays	Comfort 3pax	Any time	+2h 15m	$57.12
Train	SL Railway Commuter	Unreserved 2nd Class	04:00	07:02	$1.77
Train	SL Railway Commuter	Unreserved 3rd Class	04:00	07:02	$0.84
Train	SL Railway Commuter	Unreserved 2nd Class	11:55	14:57	$1.77
Train	SL Railway Commuter	Unreserved 3rd Class	11:55	14:57	$0.84

When you want to get from Colombo to Puttalam, your choices are limited. There is only one option we offer for this route:

The overland distance from Colombo to Puttalam is 72 miles (115 km).
The flying distance is 72 miles (115 km).

The travel time from Colombo to Puttalam takes approximately 4 hours.

To get from Colombo to Puttalam prepare to shell out about USD 81.15 for your ticket.

Taxi is always an attractive option as you can book a cab to take you from Colombo to Puttalam any time of the day.

While taxi is the only option we offer for this route, these simple tips and recommendations will help enhance your travel experience.

Things to remember before booking a taxi:

To avoid misunderstanding, make sure you indicated the right pick up and drop off points.
If you make a detour or a stop during your trip, inform your taxi company in advance. The price of the ride can be affected in this case.
While travelling by taxi, it is a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

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