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How to get fromDeraniyagala to Polonnaruwaby taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Deraniyagala to Polonnaruwa by taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Deraniyagala to Warakapolataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Warakapola to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus bus
    4h 31m

  2. Taxi, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Deraniyagala to Polgahawelataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Polonnaruwatrain train Colombo
    4h 52m
    Rs 4,981–7,453

  3. Drive 205.2 km

    1. Drive from Deraniyagala to Polonnaruwacar car 205.2 km
    3h 25m
    Rs 9,206–13,297

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Deraniyagala to Polonnaruwataxi taxi 205.2 km
    3h 25m
    Rs 10,000–13,000

  5. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Deraniyagala to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    3. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Polonnaruwataxi taxi
    2h 48m
    Rs 37,060–147,389

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 14,845Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 207.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Deraniyagala, Sri Lanka and Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Deraniyagala to Polonnaruwa. However, you can take the taxi to Warakapola, take the bus to Dambulla, walk to Dambulla, then take the bus to Polonnaruwa. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Polgahawela, take the train to Polonnaruwa, then take the taxi to Polonnaruwa.

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