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How to get fromBadulla to Polonnaruwaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Badulla to Polonnaruwa by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Route 99
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwabus bus Wellawatta
    11h 40m
    Rs 3,215–5,510

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Badulla Station to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus bus
    13h 18m
    Rs 4,461–6,798

  3. Drive 146.1 km

    1. Drive from Badulla to Polonnaruwacar car 146.1 km
    2h 45m
    Rs 6,625–9,569

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Badulla to Polonnaruwataxi taxi 146.1 km
    2h 45m
    Rs 7,000–9,000

  5. Bus via Dambulla

    1. Take the bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus bus
    12h 39m
    Rs 3,735–5,880

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Badulla to Polonnaruwa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 436 km
  • Duration: 11h 40m

What companies run services between Badulla, Sri Lanka and Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Polonnaruwa via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Colombo Pettah in around 11h 40m.

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