There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Polonnaruwa (Station) by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
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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 55mRs 26,275–134,607Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Polonnaruwatrain Colombo
4h 32mRs 1,300–3,200Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwabus Wellawatta
4h 22mRs 2,667–3,159Drive 220.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Polonnaruwa (Station)car 220.6 km
3h 27mRs 9,963–14,391Fly to Batticaloa Airport, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polonnaruwatrain
4h 19mRs 26,575–134,087
Colombo to Polonnaruwa (Station) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Polonnaruwa (Station) is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Polonnaruwa (Station) is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 55m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Polonnaruwa (Station). However, there are services departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Polonnaruwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Polonnaruwa. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Colombo and Polonnaruwa (Station) is 217 km. The road distance is 220.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Polonnaruwa (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3200.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Colombo to Polonnaruwa (Station), including transfers.
Colombo to Polonnaruwa (Station) bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo to Polonnaruwa (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Polonnaruwa (Station) is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Polonnaruwa (Station), Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,800 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Polonnaruwa twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 4h 32m.
- 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 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
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 Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Polonnaruwa (Station) bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Polonnaruwa station.
Colombo to Polonnaruwa (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polonnaruwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Polonnaruwa (Station) is 221 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Colombo to Polonnaruwa (Station).
There are 136+ hotels available in Polonnaruwa (Station).