There are 5 ways to get from Pinnawala to Polonnaruwa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus Wellawatta
3h 54mRs 4,025–4,793Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polgahawela to Polonnaruwatrain Colombo
4h 5mRs 2,559–4,590Drive 144.3 km
- Drive from Pinnawala to Polonnaruwacar 144.3 km
2h 29mRs 6,509–9,402Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pinnawala to Polonnaruwataxi 144.3 km
2h 29mRs 7,000–9,000Bus via Kurunegala
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Dambullabus Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus Wellawatta
4h 4mRs 4,073–7,047
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pinnawala to Polonnaruwa is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4600 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Pinnawala to Polonnaruwa is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Pinnawala to Polonnaruwa. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Polonnaruwa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Pinnawala to Polonnaruwa. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Polonnaruwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Pinnawala and Polonnaruwa is 157 km. The road distance is 144.3 km.
The best way to get from Pinnawala to Polonnaruwa without a car is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 4800.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Pinnawala to Polonnaruwa, including transfers.
Pinnawala to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Polgahawela station.
Pinnawala to Polonnaruwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela station.
The best way to get from Pinnawala to Polonnaruwa is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 4800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4600 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Pinnawala, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka and Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Pinnawala to Polonnaruwa via Polgahawela and Dambulla in around 3h 54m. 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.
- 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 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.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 Kurunegala to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://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/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–240
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–240
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–330
- Super Lux
- Rs 440–550
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More Questions & Answers
Pinnawala to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dambulla station.
Pinnawala to Polonnaruwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polonnaruwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pinnawala to Polonnaruwa is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Pinnawala to Polonnaruwa.
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