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

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There are 4 ways to get from Peradeniya to Polonnaruwa by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Peradeniya to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus bus
    5h 49m
    Rs 4,303–6,568

  2. Drive 134.1 km

    1. Drive from Peradeniya to Polonnaruwacar car 134.1 km
    2h 29m
    Rs 6,049–8,738

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Peradeniya to Polonnaruwataxi taxi 134.1 km
    2h 29m
    Rs 6,500–8,500

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from Warakapola to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus bus
    7h 8m

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  • Distance: 183.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a train from Sarasavi Uyana to Polonnaruwa via Kandy, Kandy, Ambepussa, Warakapola, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 7h 8m.

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