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

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There are 6 ways to get from Kirindiwela to Polonnaruwa by plane, taxi, bus, train, 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
    2h 10m
    Rs 27,684–136,308

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Veyangoda to Polonnaruwatrain train Colombo
    6h 3m
    Rs 2,696–4,852

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus bus Wellawatta
    4h 28m
    Rs 3,990–4,792

  4. Drive 188.6 km

    1. Drive from Kirindiwela to Polonnaruwacar car 188.6 km
    2h 57m
    Rs 8,442–12,193

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kirindiwela to Polonnaruwataxi taxi 188.6 km
    2h 57m
    Rs 9,500–12,000

  6. 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 37m
    Rs 29,334–135,658

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 14,808Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Kirindiwela, Sri Lanka and Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka?

You can take a vehicle from Kirindiwela to Polonnaruwa via Nittambuwa and Dambulla in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Veyangoda to Polonnaruwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 5h 38m.

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