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How to get fromMatara to Pottuvilby bus, taxi, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Matara to Pottuvil by bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Matara to Kadawathabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Akkaraipattu to Pottuviltaxi taxi
    13h 18m
    Rs 19,326–22,972

  2. Drive 241.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matara to Pottuvilcar car 241.9 km
    3h 31m
    Rs 10,834–15,649

  3. Bus, taxi via Moratuwa

    1. Take the bus from Matara to Panadurabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Akkaraipattu to Pottuviltaxi taxi
    14h 9m
    Rs 16,938–21,052

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Matara to Dehiwalatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Akkaraipattu to Pottuviltaxi taxi
    14h 51m
    Rs 17,840–25,809

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 549.9 km
  • Duration: 13h 18m

What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and Pottuvil, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Matara to Pottuvil. However, you can take the bus to Kadawatha, take the bus to Wellawatta, take the bus to Akkaraipattu, then take the taxi to Pottuvil. Alternatively, you can drive from Matara to Pottuvil in around 3h 31m.

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