There are 4 ways to get from Parakrama Samudra to Colombo by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
4h 10mRs 2,702–3,393Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polonnaruwa to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
5h 7mRs 1,903–3,912Drive 207.9 km
- Drive from Parakrama Samudra to Colombocar 207.9 km
3h 35mRs 8,903–12,859Train, fly
- Take the train from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloatrain
- Fly from Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
4h 31mRs 22,703–105,202
Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Parakrama Samudra to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4000 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Parakrama Samudra to Colombo is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Parakrama Samudra to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Colombo Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Parakrama Samudra to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Parakrama Samudra and Colombo is 222 km. The road distance is 207.9 km.
The best way to get from Parakrama Samudra to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Parakrama Samudra to Colombo, including transfers.
Parakrama Samudra to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Parakrama Samudra to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
The best way to get from Parakrama Samudra to Colombo is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4000 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Parakrama Samudra, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettah once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,800 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polonnaruwa to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 4h 56m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polonnaruwa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Parakrama Samudra to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Parakrama Samudra to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parakrama Samudra to Colombo is 208 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Parakrama Samudra to Colombo.
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