There are 5 ways to get from Pottuvil to Kalpitiya by taxi, train, 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.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Pottuvil to Batticaloataxi
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Maho Junctiontrain
- Take the taxi from Maho to Kalpitiyataxi
8h 26mRs 38,713–47,725Drive 370.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Pottuvil to Kalpitiyacar 370.3 km
6h 41mRs 16,646–24,044Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Pottuvil to Akkaraipattutaxi
- Take the bus from Akkaraipattu to Wellawattabus
- Take the bus from Wellawatta to Puttalambus
- Take the taxi from Puttalam to Kalpitiyataxi
13h 30mTaxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Pottuvil to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)taxi
- Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
- Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Kalpitiyataxi
5h 42mRs 92,973–188,150Taxi, bus, train
- Take the taxi from Pottuvil to Kalmunaitaxi
- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Batticaloabus
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Maho Junctiontrain
- Take the taxi from Maho to Kalpitiyataxi
9h 49mRs 29,981–37,187
Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pottuvil to Kalpitiya is to drive which costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 24000 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Pottuvil to Kalpitiya is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 42m and costs Rs. 90000 - Rs. 190000.
The distance between Pottuvil and Kalpitiya is 424 km. The road distance is 370.3 km.
The best way to get from Pottuvil to Kalpitiya without a car is to taxi and train which takes 8h 26m and costs Rs. 38000 - Rs. 48000.
It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Pottuvil to Kalpitiya, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Pottuvil to Kalpitiya is 370 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Pottuvil to Kalpitiya.
There are 116+ hotels available in Kalpitiya.
What companies run services between Pottuvil, Sri Lanka and Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Pottuvil to Kalpitiya. However, you can take the taxi to Batticaloa, take the train to Maho Junction, then take the taxi to Kalpitiya. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Akkaraipattu, take the bus to Wellawatta, take the bus to Puttalam, then take the taxi to Kalpitiya.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Weerawila International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Batticaloa to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Akkaraipattu to Wellawatta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,500–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kalmunai to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Wellawatta to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,700–55,000
Arugam Bay Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 97 78 939
- Website
- arugamtaxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Arugam Bay Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 97 78 939
- Website
- arugamtaxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Arugam Bay Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 97 78 939
- Website
- arugamtaxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Arugam Bay Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 97 78 939
- Website
- arugamtaxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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