There are 4 ways to get from Maharagama to Pothuhera by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Maradana to Pothuheratrain Colombo
1h 55mRs 5,167–7,388Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nugegoda to Ambepussabus 17
3h 7mRs 1,646–1,968Drive 91.4 km
- Drive from Maharagama to Pothuheracar 91.4 km
1h 31mRs 3,841–5,548Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maharagama to Pothuherataxi 91.4 km
1h 31mRs 25,000–30,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maharagama to Pothuhera is to bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2000 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Maharagama to Pothuhera is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 6000.
The distance between Maharagama and Pothuhera is 99 km. The road distance is 91.4 km.
The best way to get from Maharagama to Pothuhera without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Maharagama to Pothuhera, including transfers.
The best way to get from Maharagama to Pothuhera is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2000 and takes 3h 7m.
Yes, the driving distance between Maharagama to Pothuhera is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Maharagama to Pothuhera.
There are 119+ hotels available in Pothuhera.
What companies run services between Maharagama, 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 Nugegoda to Ambepussa every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 240–270 and the journey takes 2h 39m.
- 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 Nugegoda to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 270–380
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Estimated price
- Rs 25,000–30,000
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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