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How to get fromMatale to Polonnaruwaby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Matale to Polonnaruwa by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Matale to ibbagamuwataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from ibbagamuwa to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus bus
    3h 33m
    Rs 5,141–6,112

  2. Drive  104.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matale to Polonnaruwacar car 104.8 km
    1h 55m
    Rs 4,710–6,803

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Matale to Polonnaruwataxi taxi 104.8 km
    1h 55m
    Rs 5,000–6,500

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  • Distance: 147.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Matale to Polonnaruwa. However, you can take the taxi to ibbagamuwa, take the bus to Dambulla, then take the bus to Polonnaruwa. Alternatively, you can drive from Matale to Polonnaruwa in around 1h 55m.

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