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How to get fromHorana South to Polonnaruwaby taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Horana South 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 17m
    Rs 35,860–145,970

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambullabus bus Colombo / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus bus Wellawatta
    7h 59m
    Rs 4,416–5,049

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Horana South to Kiribathgodataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kiribathgoda to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus bus
    4h 42m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Polonnaruwatrain train Colombo
    5h 19m
    Rs 12,529–16,473

  5. Drive 240.2 km

    1. Drive from Horana South to Polonnaruwacar car 240.2 km
    3h 37m
    Rs 10,736–15,507

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Horana South to Polonnaruwataxi taxi 240.2 km
    3h 37m
    Rs 26,000–32,000

  7. Taxi, fly to Batticaloa Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Horana South to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane CMB - BTC
    3. Take the bus from Batticaloa to Polonnaruwabus bus
    4h 45m
    Rs 37,510–155,320

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 14,728Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Horana South to Polonnaruwa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 249 km
  • Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Horana South, Sri Lanka and Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Polonnaruwa twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Horana South to Polonnaruwa via Malagala, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 7h 59m.

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