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How to get fromMawanella to Polonnaruwaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Mawanella to Polonnaruwa by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus bus Wellawatta
    3h 55m
    Rs 4,501–5,356

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Polgahawela to Polonnaruwatrain train Colombo
    4h 7m
    Rs 3,035–5,153

  3. Drive 153.6 km

    1. Drive from Mawanella to Polonnaruwacar car 153.6 km
    2h 41m
    Rs 6,939–10,023

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mawanella to Polonnaruwataxi taxi 153.6 km
    2h 41m
    Rs 7,500–9,500

  5. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Mawanella to Kurunegalataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus bus
    4h 22m
    Rs 4,537–7,596

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mawanella to Polonnaruwa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 166.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a vehicle from Mawanella to Polonnaruwa via Polgahawela and Dambulla in around 3h 55m. 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.

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