There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Pothuhera by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kurunegalabus Trincomalee / ...
4h 44mRs 3,275–5,989Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Pothuheratrain Batticaloa
5h 46mRs 1,300–3,200Drive 227.2 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Pothuheracar 227.2 km
3h 44mRs 10,258–14,817Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Pothuherataxi 227.2 km
3h 44mRs 11,000–14,000
Batticaloa to Pothuhera by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Pothuhera is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Pothuhera is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Pothuhera. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Kurunegala via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Pothuhera. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Pothuhera is 228 km. The road distance is 227.2 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Pothuhera without a car is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Batticaloa to Pothuhera, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Pothuhera bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Pothuhera train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Pothuhera is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Pothuhera, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Batticaloa to Pothuhera via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Kurunegala in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Batticaloa to Pothuhera twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 5h 46m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Pothuhera
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Batticaloa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Dambulla to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–240
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–240
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–330
- Super Lux
- Rs 440–550
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–14,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Batticaloa to Pothuhera bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Batticaloa to Pothuhera train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Pothuhera station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Pothuhera is 227 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Batticaloa to Pothuhera.
There are 118+ hotels available in Pothuhera.