There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Pothuwila by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Pothuwila is to train which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4200 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Pothuwila is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4900.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Pothuwila. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Mahawewa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Pothuwila. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Nelumpokuna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Colombo and Pothuwila is 79 km. The road distance is 74.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Pothuwila without a car is to bus which takes 1h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Colombo to Pothuwila, including transfers.
Colombo to Pothuwila bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Pothuwila train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Pothuwila is to bus which takes 1h 39m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4200 and takes 2h 52m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Pothuwila, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Mahawewa twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Nelumpokuna twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 44m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Nelumpokuna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Mahawewa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–25,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Pothuwila bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Mahawewa station.
Colombo to Pothuwila train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Nelumpokuna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Pothuwila is 75 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Colombo to Pothuwila.
There are 101+ hotels available in Pothuwila.