There are 5 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Pottuvil by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus
- Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Pottuviltaxi
8h 1mRs 22,340–27,961Drive 286.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Anuradhapura to Pottuvilcar 286.7 km
5h 18mRs 12,958–18,717Train, taxi
- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Mahotrain
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Pottuviltaxi
8h 37mRs 33,527–44,002Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Batticaloa Airport, taxi
- Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Pottuviltaxi
5h 46mRs 93,917–213,265Bus to Sigiriya Airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambullabus
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Pottuviltaxi
6h 22mRs 58,140–146,361
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Pottuvil is to drive which costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 19000 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Pottuvil is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 19000.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Pottuvil is 334 km. The road distance is 286.7 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Pottuvil without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 8h 1m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 28000.
It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Anuradhapura to Pottuvil, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Pottuvil is 287 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Anuradhapura to Pottuvil.
There are 447+ hotels available in Pottuvil.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Pottuvil, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Anuradhapura to Pottuvil. However, you can take the bus to Dambulla, walk to Dambulla, take the bus to Kalmunai, then take the taxi to Pottuvil. Alternatively, you can take the train to Maho, take the train to Batticaloa, then take the taxi to Pottuvil.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–120,000
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Anuradhapura to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Maho Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
Bus from Anuradhapura to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–55,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Derana
- Phone
- + 94 27 49 76 060
- Website
- deranakandy.wordpress.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
SS Cabs
- Phone
- + 94 71 16 73 673
- Website
- sscabservice.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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