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How to get fromNuwara Eliya to Pottuvilby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Nuwara Eliya to Pottuvil by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Ellabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Ella to Pottuviltaxi taxi
    4h 29m
    Rs 36,816–45,079

  2. Drive 177.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nuwara Eliya to Pottuvilcar car 177.6 km
    3h 8m
    Rs 8,009–11,568

  3. Bus, taxi via Kataragama

    1. Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kataragamabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kataragama to Pottuviltaxi taxi
    9h 5m
    Rs 37,900–46,192

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  • Distance: 185.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka and Pottuvil, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Nuwara Eliya to Pottuvil. However, you can take the bus to Ella then take the taxi to Pottuvil. Alternatively, you can drive from Nuwara Eliya to Pottuvil in around 3h 8m.

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