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

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There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Pottuvil by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Pottuviltaxi taxi
    9h 33m

  2. Drive 472 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jaffna to Pottuvilcar car 472 km
    8h 17m
    Rs 21,077–30,444

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Mahotrain train
    2. Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Pottuviltaxi taxi
    11h 42m
    Rs 33,666–44,255

  4. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus bus
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    3. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Pottuviltaxi taxi
    7h 55m

  5. Bus, taxi via Jaffna

    1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Pottuviltaxi taxi
    12h 30m
    Rs 22,920–29,024

Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 11,785Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Jaffna to Pottuvil.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 518.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Jaffna 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.

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