There are 4 ways to get from Hiriwadunna to Polonnaruwa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus Wellawatta
3h 52mRs 3,941–4,694Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polgahawela to Polonnaruwatrain Colombo
4h 4mRs 2,475–4,491Drive 145.9 km
- Drive from Hiriwadunna to Polonnaruwacar 145.9 km
2h 31mRs 6,537–9,442Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hiriwadunna to Polonnaruwataxi 145.9 km
2h 31mRs 7,000–9,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hiriwadunna to Polonnaruwa is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4500 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Hiriwadunna to Polonnaruwa is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Hiriwadunna to Polonnaruwa. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Polonnaruwa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Hiriwadunna to Polonnaruwa. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Polonnaruwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Hiriwadunna and Polonnaruwa is 155 km. The road distance is 145.9 km.
The best way to get from Hiriwadunna to Polonnaruwa without a car is to bus which takes 3h 52m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4700.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Hiriwadunna to Polonnaruwa, including transfers.
Hiriwadunna to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Polgahawela station.
Hiriwadunna to Polonnaruwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela station.
The best way to get from Hiriwadunna to Polonnaruwa is to bus which takes 3h 52m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4500 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Hiriwadunna, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka and Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Hiriwadunna to Polonnaruwa via Polgahawela and Dambulla in around 3h 52m. 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.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
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More Questions & Answers
Hiriwadunna to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dambulla station.
Hiriwadunna to Polonnaruwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polonnaruwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hiriwadunna to Polonnaruwa is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Hiriwadunna to Polonnaruwa.
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