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How to get fromColombo to Pothupitiyaby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Pothupitiya by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Warakapolabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Warakapola to Pothupitiyataxi taxi
    1h 26m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colombo to Alawwabus bus
    1h 31m
    Rs 1,622–2,088

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Alawwatrain train Colombo
    1h 33m
    Rs 2,026–3,901

  4. Drive 68.8 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Pothupitiyacar car 68.8 km
    1h 14m
    Rs 3,080–4,449

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Colombo to Pothupitiyataxi taxi 68.8 km
    1h 14m
    Rs 18,000–23,000

  6. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Ambepussatrain train Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Ambepussa to Pothupitiyataxi taxi
    1h 35m
    Rs 2,218–4,089

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Pothupitiya.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 80.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Pothupitiya, North Western, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Alawwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Alawwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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