There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Polgolla by plane, train, car, taxi, or bus
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Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 26mRs 25,275–142,307Train
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Katugastotatrain Colombo
3h 47mRs 1,200–3,000Drive 120.8 km
- Drive from Colombo to Polgollacar 120.8 km
2h 3mRs 5,421–7,830Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Polgollataxi 120.8 km
2h 3mRs 33,000–40,000Bus to Colombo Airport, fly to Victoria Resevour Kandy
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane
2h 33mRs 55,023–55,073
Colombo to Polgolla by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Polgolla is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Polgolla is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 150000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Katugastota. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Colombo and Polgolla is 149 km. The road distance is 120.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Polgolla without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Colombo to Polgolla, including transfers.
Colombo to Polgolla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Polgolla is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 150000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 3h 47m.
Colombo to Polgolla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Katugastota station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Polgolla is 121 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Colombo to Polgolla.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Polgolla, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Katugastota 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 47m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Katugastota
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 100–150
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 130–150
- Semi Lux
- Rs 130–180
- Super Lux
- Rs 240–310
- Seater
- Rs 100–150
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Estimated price
- Rs 33,000–40,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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