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How to get fromBandaragama to Polonnaruwaby taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Bandaragama to Polonnaruwa by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Bandaragama to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    3. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Polonnaruwataxi taxi
    2h 11m
    Rs 34,693–144,592

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Panadura to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus bus Wellawatta
    5h 38m
    Rs 4,310–5,211

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Polonnaruwatrain train Colombo
    5h 11m
    Rs 10,664–14,269

  4. Drive 235.9 km

    1. Drive from Bandaragama to Polonnaruwacar car 235.9 km
    3h 30m
    Rs 10,644–15,374

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bandaragama to Polonnaruwataxi taxi 235.9 km
    3h 30m
    Rs 26,000–31,000

  6. Taxi, fly to Batticaloa Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Bandaragama to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane CMB - BTC
    3. Take the bus from Batticaloa to Polonnaruwabus bus
    4h 39m
    Rs 36,343–143,942

  7. Bus via Dambulla

    1. Take the bus from Panadura to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus bus Wellawatta
    6h 29m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 14,926Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 11m

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

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Polonnaruwa twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bandaragama to Polonnaruwa via Panadura and Dambulla in around 5h 38m.

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