There are 6 ways to get from Nittambuwa to Polonnaruwa by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Polonnaruwataxi
1h 56mRs 24,235–132,232Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polgahawela to Polonnaruwatrain Colombo
5h 32mRs 2,468–4,597Bus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus Wellawatta
4h 10mRs 3,158–3,736Drive 177.5 km
- Drive from Nittambuwa to Polonnaruwacar 177.5 km
2h 42mRs 8,004–11,561Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nittambuwa to Polonnaruwataxi 177.5 km
2h 42mRs 8,500–11,000Fly to Batticaloa Airport, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Polonnaruwabus
4h 23mRs 25,885–131,582
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nittambuwa to Polonnaruwa is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4600 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Nittambuwa to Polonnaruwa is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 56m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nittambuwa to Polonnaruwa. However, there are services departing from Nittambuwa and arriving at Polonnaruwa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Nittambuwa to Polonnaruwa. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Polonnaruwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Nittambuwa and Polonnaruwa is 207 km. The road distance is 177.5 km.
The best way to get from Nittambuwa to Polonnaruwa without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3800.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Nittambuwa to Polonnaruwa, including transfers.
Nittambuwa to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Nittambuwa station.
Nittambuwa to Polonnaruwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela station.
The best way to get from Nittambuwa to Polonnaruwa is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4600 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Nittambuwa, Sri Lanka and Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Nittambuwa to Polonnaruwa via Dambulla in around 4h 10m. 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.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polgahawela to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Nittambuwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Batticaloa to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,100–11,000
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Nittambuwa to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dambulla station.
Nittambuwa to Polonnaruwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polonnaruwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nittambuwa to Polonnaruwa is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Nittambuwa to Polonnaruwa.
There are 135+ hotels available in Polonnaruwa.