There are 5 ways to get from Pottuvil to Colombo by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Pottuvil to Batticaloa (BTC)taxi
- Fly from Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
3h 4mRs 53,134–139,567Drive 305.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Pottuvil to Colombocar 305.4 km
5h 2mRs 13,431–19,400Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Pottuvil to Kalmunaitaxi
- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
7h 59mRs 22,681–26,987Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Pottuvil to Demodarataxi
- Take the train from Demodara to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
11h 44mRs 38,938–47,681Taxi, bus via Akkaraipattu
- Take the taxi from Pottuvil to Akkaraipattutaxi
- Take the bus from Akkaraipattu to Wellawattabus
9h 59mRs 19,021–22,324
Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pottuvil to Colombo is to drive which costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Pottuvil to Colombo is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 4m and costs Rs. 50000 - Rs. 140000.
The distance between Pottuvil and Colombo is 350 km. The road distance is 305.4 km.
The best way to get from Pottuvil to Colombo without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 7h 59m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 27000.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Pottuvil to Colombo, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Pottuvil to Colombo is 305 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Pottuvil to Colombo.
There are 1365+ hotels available in Colombo.
What companies run services between Pottuvil, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Pottuvil to Colombo. However, you can take the taxi to Batticaloa (BTC) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kalmunai then take the bus to Colombo Pettah.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Demodara to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kalmunai to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Akkaraipattu to Wellawatta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,500–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–45,000
Arugam Bay Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 97 78 939
- Website
- arugamtaxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Arugam Bay Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 97 78 939
- Website
- arugamtaxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Arugam Bay Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 97 78 939
- Website
- arugamtaxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Arugam Bay Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 97 78 939
- Website
- arugamtaxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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