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

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Pottuviltaxi taxi
    7h 16m
    Rs 33,430–43,907

  2. Drive 244.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Trincomalee to Pottuvilcar car 244.5 km
    4h 20m
    Rs 10,973–15,850

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Pottuviltaxi taxi
    9h 10m
    Rs 22,484–30,272

  4. Train, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Habaranatrain train
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    3. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Pottuviltaxi taxi
    6h 26m
    Rs 58,095–149,029

  5. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Batticaloa to Kalmunaibus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Pottuviltaxi taxi
    8h 44m
    Rs 24,730–33,407

Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 11,899Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 302 km
  • Duration: 7h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Trincomalee to Pottuvil. However, you can take the train to Galoya Junction, take the train to Batticaloa, then take the taxi to Pottuvil. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Dambulla, walk to Dambulla, take the bus to Kalmunai, then take the taxi to Pottuvil.

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