There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Pothuhera by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Maradana to PothuheraColombo
1h 37mRs 1,200–2,700Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala57 / ...
2h 10mRs 937–1,117Drive 84 km
- Drive from Colombo to Pothuhera84 km
1h 27mRs 3,476–5,020Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Pothuhera84 km
1h 27mRs 23,000–28,000
Colombo to Pothuhera by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Pothuhera is to bus which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1200 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Pothuhera is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 5000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Maradana and arriving at Pothuhera. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Colombo and Pothuhera is 85 km. The road distance is 84 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Pothuhera without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2700.
The train from Maradana to Pothuhera takes 1h 37m including transfers and departs once daily.
Colombo to Pothuhera train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Pothuhera is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1200 and takes 2h 10m.
Colombo to Pothuhera train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Pothuhera station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Pothuhera is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Colombo to Pothuhera.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Pothuhera, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maradana to Pothuhera once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,700 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 330–370 and the journey takes 2h.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Maradana to Pothuhera
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,700
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,550–2,700
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Estimated price
- Rs 23,000–28,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
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