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How to get fromPuttalam to Pottuvilby taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Puttalam to Pottuvil by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Mahotaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Pottuviltaxi taxi
    7h 34m
    Rs 36,871–46,502

  2. Drive  331.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Puttalam to Pottuvilcar car 331.6 km
    5h 58m
    Rs 14,184–20,488

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Puttalam to Medawachchiyabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Medawachchiya to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Pottuviltaxi taxi
    10h

  4. Taxi, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Pottuviltaxi taxi
    8h 39m
    Rs 68,408–193,613

  5. Bus, taxi via Colombo

    1. Take the bus from Puttalam to Wellawattabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Akkaraipattu to Pottuviltaxi taxi
    12h 44m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 16,733Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 386 km
  • Duration: 7h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Puttalam to Pottuvil. However, you can take the taxi to Maho, take the train to Batticaloa, then take the taxi to Pottuvil. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Medawachchiya, take the bus to Dambulla, walk to Dambulla, take the bus to Kalmunai, then take the taxi to Pottuvil.

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