There are 4 ways to get from Passikudah to Polonnaruwa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Polonnaruwabus Kalmunai
1h 30mRs 2,796–3,186Train
cheapest- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Polonnaruwatrain Batticaloa
1h 39mRs 2,042–3,898Drive 70.3 km
- Drive from Passikudah to Polonnaruwacar 70.3 km
1h 12mRs 3,196–4,617Taxi
- Take the taxi from Passikudah to Polonnaruwataxi 70.3 km
1h 12mRs 3,600–4,400
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Passikudah to Polonnaruwa is to train which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 3900 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Passikudah to Polonnaruwa is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4700.
No, there is no direct bus from Passikudah to Polonnaruwa. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Polonnaruwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Passikudah to Polonnaruwa. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Polonnaruwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Passikudah and Polonnaruwa is 71 km. The road distance is 70.3 km.
The best way to get from Passikudah to Polonnaruwa without a car is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3200.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Passikudah to Polonnaruwa, including transfers.
Passikudah to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Passikudah to Polonnaruwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Passikudah to Polonnaruwa is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 3900 and takes 1h 39m.
What companies run services between Passikudah, Sri Lanka and Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Oddaimavadi to Polonnaruwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,600 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Valaichchenai to Polonnaruwa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 22m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Valaichchenai to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,600–4,400
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Passikudah to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Polonnaruwa station.
Passikudah to Polonnaruwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polonnaruwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Passikudah to Polonnaruwa is 70 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Passikudah to Polonnaruwa.
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