Both these cities are located at a distance of 4.66 kms. Traveling from one place to the other is easy because of the efficient rail connectivity. There are many trains that run between the two cities. On a daily basis, There are 30 weekly trains from Palavi to Puttalam.
| Train No | Train Name | Departure | Arrival | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3404 | 3404 ( Colombo Commuter ) | 08:11 | 08:19 | Sunday to Monday |
| 3411 | 3411 ( Mixed Trains ) | 12:30 | 12:38 | Sunday to Monday |
| 3417 | 3417 ( Colombo Commuter ) | 15:57 | 16:05 | Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday |
| 3425 | 3425 ( Colombo Commuter ) | 20:59 | 21:07 | Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday |