What is the cheapest way to get from Fort to Polgahawela?

The cheapest way to get from Fort to Polgahawela is to bus which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100 and takes 1h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort to Polgahawela?

The fastest way to get from Fort to Polgahawela is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.

Is there a direct bus between Fort and Polgahawela?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo and arriving at Polgahawela. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Fort and Polgahawela?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Polgahawela Junction. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Fort to Polgahawela?

The distance between Fort and Polgahawela is 74 km. The road distance is 74.2 km.

How do I travel from Fort to Polgahawela without a car?

The best way to get from Fort to Polgahawela without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.

How long does it take to get from Fort to Polgahawela?

The train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction takes 1h 12m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Fort to Polgahawela bus from?

Fort to Polgahawela bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.

Where do I catch the Fort to Polgahawela train from?

Fort to Polgahawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.

Train or bus from Fort to Polgahawela?

The best way to get from Fort to Polgahawela is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100 and takes 1h 25m.

Where does the Fort to Polgahawela bus arrive?

Fort to Polgahawela bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Polgahawela station.

Where does the Fort to Polgahawela train arrive?

Fort to Polgahawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.

Can I drive from Fort to Polgahawela?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort to Polgahawela is 74 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Fort to Polgahawela.

Where can I stay near Polgahawela?

There are 140+ hotels available in Polgahawela.

Fort to Polgahawela - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Fort to Polgahawela by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
1h 12m
Rs 1,200–3,000
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colombo to Polgahawelabus
1h 25m
Rs 800–1,100
Drive 74.2 km
1. Drive from Fort to Polgahawelacar 74.2 km
1h 13m
Rs 3,363–4,858
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Fort to Polgahawelataxi 74.2 km
1h 13m
Rs 20,000–25,000

Fort to Polgahawela by train

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1h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 74.1 km
Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Fort, Western, Sri Lanka and Polgahawela, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Polgahawela once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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