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How to get fromColombo to Pulmoddaiby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Pulmoddai by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Colombo to Palampoddarubus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Palampoddaru to Pulmoddaitaxi taxi
    6h 3m
    Rs 5,363–6,833

  2. Bus, taxi via Dambulla

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Pulmoddaitaxi taxi
    8h 19m
    Rs 4,800–7,865

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Vavuniyatrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Pulmoddaitaxi taxi
    6h 8m
    Rs 5,251–7,852

  4. Drive  300.1 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Pulmoddaicar car 300.1 km
    5h 13m
    Rs 13,285–19,190

  5. Fly, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Habarana to Palampoddarubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Palampoddaru to Pulmoddaitaxi taxi
    4h 47m
    Rs 30,938–148,122

  6. Train, taxi via Puliyankulama Town

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Puniyankulamtrain train Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
    2. Take the taxi from Puniyankulam to Pulmoddaitaxi taxi
    7h 36m
    Rs 4,879–7,483

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 16,332Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 304.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Pulmoddai, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Pulmoddai. However, you can take the bus to Palampoddaru then take the taxi to Pulmoddai. Alternatively, you can take the train to Vavuniya then take the taxi to Pulmoddai.

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