There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Pottuvil Road by train, taxi, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Demodaratrain
- Take the taxi from Demodara to Pottuvil Roadtaxi
15h 46mRs 10,679–16,280Drive 141.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Batticaloa to Pottuvil Roadcar 141.6 km
2h 31mRs 6,371–9,202Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Pottuvil Roadtaxi 141.6 km
2h 31mRs 7,000–8,500Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Kalmunaibus Wellawatta
- Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Pottuvil Roadtaxi
2h 58mRs 7,824–8,987
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Pottuvil Road is to drive which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Pottuvil Road is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
The distance between Batticaloa and Pottuvil Road is 557 km. The road distance is 141.6 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Pottuvil Road without a car is to train and taxi which takes 15h 46m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 17000.
It takes approximately 15h 46m to get from Batticaloa to Pottuvil Road, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Pottuvil Road is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Batticaloa to Pottuvil Road.
There are 26+ hotels available in Pottuvil Road.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Pottuvil Road, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Batticaloa to Pottuvil Road. However, you can take the train to Polgahawela, take the train to Demodara, then take the taxi to Pottuvil Road. Alternatively, you can drive from Batticaloa to Pottuvil Road in around 2h 31m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Train from Polgahawela to Demodara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Batticaloa to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–10,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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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