There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Polonnaruwa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus Wellawatta
5h 21mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Jaffna to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Polonnaruwatrain Colombo
7h 53mRs 2,936–6,595Drive 282.2 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Polonnaruwacar 282.2 km
4h 53mRs 12,747–18,412Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Polonnaruwataxi 282.2 km
4h 53mRs 14,000–17,000Bus via Jaffna
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Dambullabus Jaffna
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus Wellawatta
8h 18mRs 3,120–3,924
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Polonnaruwa is to train which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Polonnaruwa is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 19000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Polonnaruwa. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Polonnaruwa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Polonnaruwa. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Polonnaruwa via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Jaffna and Polonnaruwa is 314 km. The road distance is 282.2 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Polonnaruwa without a car is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Jaffna to Polonnaruwa, including transfers.
Jaffna to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Jaffna to Polonnaruwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Polonnaruwa is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 53m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kachcheri to Polonnaruwa via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jaffna to Polonnaruwa via Maho Junction and Polonnaruwa in around 7h 53m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Jaffna to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Maho Junction to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kachcheri to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Jaffna to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Jaffna to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,325
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 800–900
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,900–2,400
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–17,000
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Jaffna to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Jaffna to Polonnaruwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Polonnaruwa is 282 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Jaffna to Polonnaruwa.
There are 134+ hotels available in Polonnaruwa.