There are 4 ways to get from Bomburu Ella to Polonnaruwa by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwabus Wellawatta
10h 44mRs 4,040–5,465Train, bus
- Take the train from Ambewela to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus
10h 51mRs 5,501–8,101Drive 180.2 km
- Drive from Bomburu Ella to Polonnaruwacar 180.2 km
3h 53mRs 8,092–11,688Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bomburu Ella to Polonnaruwataxi 180.2 km
3h 53mRs 9,000–11,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bomburu Ella to Polonnaruwa is to bus which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 5500 and takes 10h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Bomburu Ella to Polonnaruwa is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bomburu Ella to Polonnaruwa. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Polonnaruwa via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
The distance between Bomburu Ella and Polonnaruwa is 394 km. The road distance is 180.2 km.
The best way to get from Bomburu Ella to Polonnaruwa without a car is to bus which takes 10h 44m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 10h 44m to get from Bomburu Ella to Polonnaruwa, including transfers.
Bomburu Ella to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Bomburu Ella to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bomburu Ella to Polonnaruwa is 180 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Bomburu Ella to Polonnaruwa.
There are 135+ hotels available in Polonnaruwa.
What companies run services between Bomburu Ella, Sri Lanka and Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Bomburu Ella to Polonnaruwa via Nuwara Eliya, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Colombo Pettah in around 10h 44m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ambewela to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
Bus from Polgahawela to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,000–11,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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