There are 4 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Polonnaruwa (Station) by plane, taxi, rideshare, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Polonnaruwa (Station)taxi
1h 29mRs 18,012–120,131Drive 198.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Polonnaruwa (Station)car 198.4 km
3h 5mRs 8,858–12,795Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Polonnaruwa (Station)198.4 km
3h 5mRs 14,000–18,000Fly to Batticaloa Airport, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polonnaruwatrain
3h 53mRs 17,772–124,170
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Polonnaruwa (Station) is to drive which costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Polonnaruwa (Station) is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 29m and costs Rs. 18000 - Rs. 120000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Polonnaruwa (Station) is 185 km. The road distance is 198.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Polonnaruwa (Station) without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 3h 5m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Polonnaruwa (Station), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Polonnaruwa (Station) is 198 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Polonnaruwa (Station).
There are 140+ hotels available in Polonnaruwa (Station).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Polonnaruwa (Station). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka and Polonnaruwa (Station), Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Polonnaruwa (Station). However, you can fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) then take the taxi to Polonnaruwa (Station). Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Colombo-CMB to Polonnaruwa (Station) on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- 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 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Polonnaruwa (Station)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,300–4,000
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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