There are 4 ways to get from Nuwara Eliya to Polonnaruwa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwabus Wellawatta
10h 2mRs 2,831–3,982Train, bus
- Take the train from Nanuoya to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus
10h 50mRs 5,076–7,728Drive 179.7 km
- Drive from Nuwara Eliya to Polonnaruwacar 179.7 km
3h 22mRs 8,022–11,587Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Polonnaruwataxi 179.7 km
3h 22mRs 9,000–11,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Polonnaruwa is to bus which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 4000 and takes 10h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Polonnaruwa is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nuwara Eliya to Polonnaruwa. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Polonnaruwa via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
The distance between Nuwara Eliya and Polonnaruwa is 372 km. The road distance is 179.7 km.
The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Polonnaruwa without a car is to bus which takes 10h 2m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 4000.
It takes approximately 10h 2m to get from Nuwara Eliya to Polonnaruwa, including transfers.
Nuwara Eliya to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Nuwara Eliya to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nuwara Eliya to Polonnaruwa is 180 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Nuwara Eliya to Polonnaruwa.
There are 138+ hotels available in Polonnaruwa.
What companies run services between Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka and Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Polonnaruwa via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Colombo Pettah in around 10h 2m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Nanuoya to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
Bus from Polgahawela to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,000–11,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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