There are 7 ways to get from Chilaw to Polonnaruwa by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport
best- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Polonnaruwataxi
2h 17mRs 31,769–141,137Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chilaw to Colombo Forttrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Fort Station to Polonnaruwatrain Colombo
8h 42mRs 2,911–6,563Bus via Punewa
- Take the bus from Chilaw to Medawachchiyabus
- Take the bus from Medawachchiya to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus
6h 33mDrive 182.9 km
- Drive from Chilaw to Polonnaruwacar 182.9 km
3h 15mRs 8,261–11,933Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Polonnaruwataxi 182.9 km
3h 15mRs 28,000–34,000Taxi, fly to Batticaloa Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Polonnaruwabus
4h 45mRs 33,419–140,487Bus
- Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwabus Wellawatta
7h 3m
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Polonnaruwa is to train which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 8h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Chilaw to Polonnaruwa is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 17m and costs Rs. 31000 - Rs. 150000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chilaw to Polonnaruwa. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Polonnaruwa via Medawachchiya and Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Chilaw to Polonnaruwa. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Polonnaruwa via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
The distance between Chilaw and Polonnaruwa is 234 km. The road distance is 182.9 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Polonnaruwa without a car is to bus via Punewa which takes 6h 33m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Chilaw to Polonnaruwa, including transfers.
Chilaw to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chilaw station.
Chilaw to Polonnaruwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chilaw station.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Polonnaruwa is to bus via Punewa which takes 6h 33m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 8h 42m.
What companies run services between Chilaw, Sri Lanka and Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Chilaw to Polonnaruwa via Medawachchiya, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chilaw to Polonnaruwa via Fort Station and Polonnaruwa in around 8h 42m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Chilaw to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- 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
Train from Fort Station to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Chilaw to Medawachchiya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Medawachchiya to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Chilaw to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://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/
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,100–34,000
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chilaw to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Medawachchiya station.
Chilaw to Polonnaruwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw to Polonnaruwa is 183 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Chilaw to Polonnaruwa.
There are 134+ hotels available in Polonnaruwa.