There are 5 ways to get from Trincomalee to Pottuvil by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Pottuviltaxi
7h 20mRs 33,430–44,450Drive 244.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Trincomalee to Pottuvilcar 244.7 km
4h 22mRs 10,359–14,962Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus
- Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Pottuviltaxi
9h 10mRs 22,484–29,698Train, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Habaranatrain
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Pottuviltaxi
6h 28mRs 57,095–143,832Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Kalmunaibus
- Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Pottuviltaxi
8h 44mRs 24,530–33,750
Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Pottuvil is to drive which costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Pottuvil is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000.
The distance between Trincomalee and Pottuvil is 302 km. The road distance is 244.7 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Pottuvil without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 20m and costs Rs. 33000 - Rs. 45000.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Trincomalee to Pottuvil, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Pottuvil is 245 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Trincomalee to Pottuvil.
There are 257+ hotels available in Pottuvil.
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.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,600
Train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,900
Train from Trincomalee to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,800
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–2,800
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,300
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Batticaloa to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,300
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–55,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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