There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Polonnaruwa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Polonnaruwabus Kalmunai
1h 59mRs 2,300–2,600Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polonnaruwatrain Batticaloa
2h 5mRs 1,618–3,373Drive 96.3 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Polonnaruwacar 96.3 km
1h 38mRs 4,344–6,275Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Polonnaruwataxi 96.3 km
1h 38mRs 4,900–6,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Polonnaruwa is to train which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3400 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Polonnaruwa is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 6500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Polonnaruwa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Polonnaruwa. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Polonnaruwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Polonnaruwa is 96 km. The road distance is 96.3 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Polonnaruwa without a car is to bus which takes 1h 59m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2600.
The bus from Batticaloa to Polonnaruwa takes 1h 59m including transfers and departs once daily.
Batticaloa to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Polonnaruwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Polonnaruwa is to bus which takes 1h 59m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3400 and takes 2h 5m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Batticaloa to Polonnaruwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,600 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Batticaloa to Polonnaruwa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 1m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Batticaloa to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,900–6,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Batticaloa to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Polonnaruwa station.
Batticaloa to Polonnaruwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polonnaruwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Polonnaruwa is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Batticaloa to Polonnaruwa.
There are 135+ hotels available in Polonnaruwa.