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

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Pottuviltaxi taxi
    7h 35m

  2. Drive  333.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Vavuniya to Pottuvilcar car 333.6 km
    5h 52m
    Rs 14,961–21,610

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Vavuniya to Mahotrain train
    2. Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Pottuviltaxi taxi
    9h 42m
    Rs 33,572–44,068

  4. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus bus
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    3. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Pottuviltaxi taxi
    5h 57m

  5. Bus, taxi via Vavuniya

    1. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Pottuviltaxi taxi
    9h 55m
    Rs 22,477–28,110

Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 12,266Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 375.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

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

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