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

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There are 6 ways to get from Giriulla to Polonnaruwa by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, 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
    2h 2m
    Rs 27,154–135,682

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Polgahawela to Polonnaruwatrain train Colombo
    4h 9m
    Rs 3,050–5,171

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Warakapola to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus bus Wellawatta
    3h 56m

  4. Drive 156.9 km

    1. Drive from Giriulla to Polonnaruwacar car 156.9 km
    2h 36m
    Rs 7,078–10,223

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Giriulla to Polonnaruwataxi taxi 156.9 km
    2h 36m
    Rs 7,500–9,500

  6. Bus via Alawwa

    1. Take the bus from Alawwa to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus bus Wellawatta
    3h 58m
    Rs 4,070–4,946

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 14,921Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 217.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Giriulla, North Western, Sri Lanka and Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka?

You can take a vehicle from Giriulla to Polonnaruwa via Warakapola, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela to Polonnaruwa twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 38m.

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