There are 4 ways to get from Kegalle 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 43mRs 3,872–4,613Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polgahawela to Polonnaruwatrain Colombo
3h 55mRs 2,406–4,410Drive 153.1 km
- Drive from Kegalle to Polonnaruwacar 153.1 km
2h 28mRs 6,876–9,931Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kegalle to Polonnaruwataxi 153.1 km
2h 28mRs 7,500–9,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kegalle to Polonnaruwa is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4500 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kegalle to Polonnaruwa is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kegalle to Polonnaruwa. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Polonnaruwa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Kegalle to Polonnaruwa. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Polonnaruwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Kegalle and Polonnaruwa is 154 km. The road distance is 153.1 km.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Polonnaruwa without a car is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4700.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Kegalle to Polonnaruwa, including transfers.
Kegalle to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Polgahawela station.
Kegalle to Polonnaruwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela station.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Polonnaruwa is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4500 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Kegalle, Sri Lanka and Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kegalle to Polonnaruwa via Polgahawela and Dambulla in around 3h 43m. 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
Kegalle to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dambulla station.
Kegalle to Polonnaruwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polonnaruwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kegalle to Polonnaruwa is 153 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Kegalle to Polonnaruwa.
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