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How to get fromNegombo to Pottuvilby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Negombo to Pottuvil by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane CMB - BTC
    2. Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Pottuviltaxi taxi
    2h 51m
    Rs 47,595–150,885

  2. Drive 306 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Negombo to Pottuvilcar car 306 km
    5h 40m
    Rs 13,955–20,158

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Wellawattabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Akkaraipattu to Pottuviltaxi taxi
    10h 49m

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Ragama to Demodaratrain train Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Demodara to Pottuviltaxi taxi
    12h 37m
    Rs 39,487–51,045

  5. Fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane CMB - WRZ
    2. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Pottuviltaxi taxi
    4h 17m
    Rs 60,595–166,885

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
TicketRs 14,582Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 327.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Negombo to Pottuvil. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Batticaloa Airport (BTC), then take the taxi to Pottuvil. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Wellawatta, take the bus to Akkaraipattu, then take the taxi to Pottuvil.

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