There are 3 ways to get from Kalkudah to Polonnaruwa by taxi, train, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Kalkudah to Mahotaxi
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Polonnaruwatrain Colombo
4h 14mRs 6,257–8,980Drive 198.8 km
- Drive from Kalkudah to Polonnaruwacar 198.8 km
3h 32mRs 8,968–12,954Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalkudah to Polonnaruwataxi 198.8 km
3h 32mRs 10,000–12,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalkudah to Polonnaruwa is to taxi and train which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kalkudah to Polonnaruwa is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
The distance between Kalkudah and Polonnaruwa is 217 km. The road distance is 198.8 km.
The best way to get from Kalkudah to Polonnaruwa without a car is to taxi and train which takes 4h 14m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Kalkudah to Polonnaruwa, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalkudah to Polonnaruwa is 199 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Kalkudah to Polonnaruwa.
There are 135+ hotels available in Polonnaruwa.
What companies run services between Kalkudah, North Western, Sri Lanka and Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Kalkudah to Polonnaruwa. However, you can take the taxi to Maho, take the train to Polonnaruwa, then take the taxi to Polonnaruwa. Alternatively, you can drive from Kalkudah to Polonnaruwa in around 3h 32m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Maho Junction to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,600–12,000
Visit Kalpitiya Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +94 77 45 69 589
- Website
- visitkalpitiya.com
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Kalpitiya Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +94 77 45 69 589
- Website
- visitkalpitiya.com
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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