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How to get fromColombo to Pothuwilaby train, bus, taxi or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Pothuwila by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Nelumpokunatrain train Colombo
    2h 52m
    Rs 2,078–3,647

  2. Bus, taxi via Bandaranaike Internation Airport

    1. Take the bus from Colombo City to Bandaranaike Internation Airportbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Bandaranaike Internation Airport to Pothuwilataxi taxi
    3h 1m
    Rs 7,431–8,931

  3. Drive 74.5 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Pothuwilacar car 74.5 km
    1h 14m
    Rs 3,135–4,528

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Colombo to Pothuwilataxi taxi 74.5 km
    1h 14m
    Rs 20,000–25,000

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Stationbus bus 187-E CMB to Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Pothuwilataxi taxi
    1h 38m
    Rs 7,110–9,147

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Pothuwila, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Nelumpokuna twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,600 and the journey takes 2h 44m.

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