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

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There are 4 ways to get from Kilinochchi to Pottuvil by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Pottuviltaxi taxi
    8h 35m

  2. Drive 408 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kilinochchi to Pottuvilcar car 408 km
    7h 12m
    Rs 18,536–26,774

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Kilinochchi to Mahotrain train
    2. Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Pottuviltaxi taxi
    10h 47m
    Rs 33,640–44,168

  4. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kilinochchi 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
    6h 57m

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 11,943Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kilinochchi to Pottuvil.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 451.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Kilinochchi 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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