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

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There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Pottuvil by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain train Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Pottuviltaxi taxi
    6h 46m
    Rs 32,379–41,275

  2. Drive  305.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colombo to Pottuvilcar car 305.9 km
    5h 3m
    Rs 13,541–19,559

  3. Bus, taxi via Ella

    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus bus Colombo-Badulla
    2. Take the taxi from Ella to Pottuviltaxi taxi
    7h 4m
    Rs 39,260–46,703

  4. Fly to Kandy, drive

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane CMB - KDW
    2. Drive from Kandy (KDW) to Pottuvilcar car
    4h 37m
    Rs 32,488–153,622

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattubus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Akkaraipattu to Pottuviltaxi taxi
    9h 59m
    Rs 18,786–22,347

  6. Fly to Hatton, drive

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane CMB - NUF
    2. Drive from Hatton (NUF) to Pottuvilcar car
    4h 47m
    Rs 32,988–144,622

  7. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Pottuviltaxi taxi
    7h 21m
    Rs 47,938–169,422

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 15,891Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 456.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Pottuvil. However, you can take the train to Batticaloa then take the taxi to Pottuvil. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Ella then take the taxi to Pottuvil.

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