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How to get fromDankotuwa Town to Polonnaruwaby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Dankotuwa Town to Polonnaruwa by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Polonnaruwataxi taxi
    1h 46m
    Rs 22,761–130,490

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mirigama to Polonnaruwatrain train Colombo
    6h 10m
    Rs 7,061–9,912

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Dankotuwa Town to Warakapolataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Warakapola to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus bus
    4h 30m

  4. Drive 185.4 km

    1. Drive from Dankotuwa Town to Polonnaruwacar car 185.4 km
    3h 7m
    Rs 8,279–11,958

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dankotuwa Town to Polonnaruwataxi taxi 185.4 km
    3h 7m
    Rs 30,000–37,000

  6. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane CMB - BTC
    2. Take the bus from Batticaloa to Polonnaruwabus bus
    4h 14m
    Rs 24,411–139,840

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thoppuwa Junction to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwabus bus Wellawatta
    6h 29m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 14,710Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 201.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Dankotuwa Town, Sri Lanka and Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Mirigama to Polonnaruwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dankotuwa Town to Polonnaruwa via Thoppuwa Junction, Pettah, and Colombo Pettah in around 6h 29m.

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