There are 4 ways to get from Kurunegala to Pottuvil by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
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 Kurunegala to Batticaloatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Pottuviltaxi
5h 5mRs 32,379–41,151Drive 243.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Kurunegala to Pottuvilcar 243.7 km
4h 20mRs 10,967–15,841Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus
- Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Pottuviltaxi
7h 45mRs 22,315–30,206Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Kandy (KDW)taxi
- Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane KDW - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Pottuviltaxi
4h 58mRs 60,198–154,962
Kandy (KDW) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kurunegala to Pottuvil is to drive which costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 16000 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kurunegala to Pottuvil is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 16000.
The distance between Kurunegala and Pottuvil is 363 km. The road distance is 243.7 km.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Pottuvil without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 5m and costs Rs. 32000 - Rs. 42000.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Kurunegala to Pottuvil, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kurunegala to Pottuvil is 244 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Kurunegala to Pottuvil.
There are 420+ hotels available in Pottuvil.
What companies run services between Kurunegala, Sri Lanka and Pottuvil, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Kurunegala to Pottuvil. However, you can take the train to Batticaloa then take the taxi to Pottuvil. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Dambulla, walk to Dambulla, take the bus to Kalmunai, then take the taxi to Pottuvil.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Kandy to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kurunegala to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- 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 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kurunegala to Dambulla
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,200–55,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia, The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, and How to get from London to Edinburgh - to help you get the most out of your next trip.