There are 2 ways to get from Matale to Pottuvil by train, bus, taxi, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Matale to Pottuvil is to drive which costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Matale to Pottuvil is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
The distance between Matale and Pottuvil is 571 km. The road distance is 219.9 km.
The best way to get from Matale to Pottuvil without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 13h 31m and costs Rs. 17000 - Rs. 25000.
It takes approximately 13h 31m to get from Matale to Pottuvil, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Matale to Pottuvil is 220 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Matale to Pottuvil.
There are 272+ hotels available in Pottuvil.
What companies run services between Matale, Sri Lanka and Pottuvil, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Matale to Pottuvil. However, you can take the train to Colombo Fort, walk to Colombo Pettah, take the bus to Akkaraipattu, then take the taxi to Pottuvil. Alternatively, you can drive from Matale to Pottuvil in around 4h 5m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Matale to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–4,700
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–4,700
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Akkaraipattu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,250–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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