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How to get fromPottuvil to Puttalamby taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Pottuvil to Batticaloataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Batticaloa to Maho Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Maho to Puttalamtaxi taxi
    7h 43m
    Rs 37,213–45,725

  2. Drive  331.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pottuvil to Puttalamcar car 331.9 km
    5h 58m
    Rs 14,987–21,648

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Pottuvil to Akkaraipattutaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Akkaraipattu to Wellawattabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wellawatta to Puttalambus bus
    12h 39m

  4. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Pottuvil to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane WRZ - CMB
    3. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Puttalamtaxi taxi
    5h 5m
    Rs 84,973–178,150

Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 11,499Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 386.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Pottuvil to Puttalam. However, you can take the taxi to Batticaloa, take the train to Maho Junction, then take the taxi to Puttalam. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Akkaraipattu, take the bus to Wellawatta, then take the bus to Puttalam.

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