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

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

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  1. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, 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
    1h 53m
    Rs 27,501–136,093

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwabus bus Wellawatta
    6h 6m
    Rs 3,083–3,836

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Polonnaruwatrain train Colombo
    4h 53m
    Rs 5,639–8,331

  4. Drive 207.9 km

    1. Drive from Kaduwela to Polonnaruwacar car 207.9 km
    3h 14m
    Rs 9,305–13,441

  5. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane CMB - BTC
    2. Take the bus from Batticaloa to Polonnaruwabus bus
    4h 21m
    Rs 29,151–135,443

  6. Bus via Dambulla

    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 6m
    Rs 3,603–4,206

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 14,808Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Kaduwela, 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, Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,800 and the journey takes 4h 18m.

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