There are 5 ways to get from Pothuhera to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Wellawa
best- Take the train from Wellawa to Batticaloatrain Colombo
4h 13mRs 2,483–6,038Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pothuhera to Batticaloatrain Colombo
6h 57mRs 1,300–3,200Bus
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Dambullabus Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
5h 50mRs 3,228–6,030Drive 227.1 km
- Drive from Pothuhera to Batticaloacar 227.1 km
3h 44mRs 10,257–14,815Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pothuhera to Batticaloataxi 227.1 km
3h 44mRs 11,000–14,000
Pothuhera to Batticaloa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pothuhera to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Pothuhera to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pothuhera to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Batticaloa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pothuhera and arriving at Batticaloa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Pothuhera and Batticaloa is 263 km. The road distance is 227.1 km.
The best way to get from Pothuhera to Batticaloa without a car is to train via Wellawa which takes 4h 13m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Pothuhera to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Pothuhera to Batticaloa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurunegala station.
Pothuhera to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Wellawa station.
The best way to get from Pothuhera to Batticaloa is to train via Wellawa which takes 4h 13m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 6500 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Pothuhera, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Wellawa to Batticaloa twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pothuhera to Batticaloa via Kurunegala, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 5h 50m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Wellawa to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Pothuhera to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 2,500–3,200
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kurunegala to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–14,000
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
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Booking & Getting There
Pothuhera to Batticaloa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Pothuhera to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pothuhera to Batticaloa is 227 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Pothuhera to Batticaloa.
There are 55+ hotels available in Batticaloa.