There are 4 ways to get from Pothuhera to Batticaloa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kurunegala to DambullaColombo / ...
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloa
5h 40mRs 3,077–5,530Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pothuhera to BatticaloaColombo
6h 57mRs 1,300–8,500Drive 227.3 km
- Drive from Pothuhera to Batticaloa227.3 km
3h 41mRs 9,527–13,761Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pothuhera to Batticaloa227.3 km
3h 41mRs 11,000–14,000
Pothuhera to Batticaloa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pothuhera to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 8500 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Pothuhera to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 14000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pothuhera and arriving at Batticaloa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Pothuhera and Batticaloa is 227 km. The road distance is 227.3 km.
The best way to get from Pothuhera to Batticaloa without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Pothuhera to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Pothuhera to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Pothuhera station.
The best way to get from Pothuhera to Batticaloa is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 8500 and takes 6h 57m.
Pothuhera to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pothuhera to Batticaloa is 227 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Pothuhera to Batticaloa.
What companies run services between Pothuhera, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Pothuhera to Batticaloa via Kurunegala, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Pothuhera to Batticaloa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–8,500 and the journey takes 6h 57m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Pothuhera to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–8,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,800–8,500
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–240
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–240
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–330
- Super Lux
- Rs 440–550
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,350
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,250–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–14,000
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
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