There are 4 ways to get from Kilinochchi to Polonnaruwa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus Wellawatta
4h 23mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kilinochchi to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Polonnaruwatrain Colombo
6h 58mRs 2,910–6,508Drive 218.2 km
- Drive from Kilinochchi to Polonnaruwacar 218.2 km
3h 48mRs 9,843–14,217Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Polonnaruwataxi 218.2 km
3h 48mRs 11,000–13,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilinochchi to Polonnaruwa is to train which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 6500 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Kilinochchi to Polonnaruwa is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilinochchi to Polonnaruwa. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Polonnaruwa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilinochchi to Polonnaruwa. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Polonnaruwa via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Kilinochchi and Polonnaruwa is 247 km. The road distance is 218.2 km.
The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Polonnaruwa without a car is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Kilinochchi to Polonnaruwa, including transfers.
Kilinochchi to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kilinochchi station.
Kilinochchi to Polonnaruwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kilinochchi station.
The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Polonnaruwa is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 6500 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka and Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kilinochchi to Polonnaruwa via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilinochchi to Polonnaruwa via Maho Junction and Polonnaruwa in around 6h 58m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kilinochchi to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kilinochchi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- 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
Kilinochchi to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Kilinochchi to Polonnaruwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilinochchi to Polonnaruwa is 218 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Kilinochchi to Polonnaruwa.
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