There are 4 ways to get from Polgahawela 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 30mRs 3,130–3,699Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polgahawela to Polonnaruwatrain Colombo
3h 42mRs 1,705–3,500Drive 141.1 km
- Drive from Polgahawela to Polonnaruwacar 141.1 km
2h 15mRs 6,298–9,097Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Polonnaruwataxi 141.1 km
2h 15mRs 7,000–8,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polgahawela to Polonnaruwa is to train which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3500 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Polgahawela to Polonnaruwa is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Polgahawela to Polonnaruwa. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Polonnaruwa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Polgahawela to Polonnaruwa. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Polonnaruwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Polgahawela and Polonnaruwa is 141 km. The road distance is 141.1 km.
The best way to get from Polgahawela to Polonnaruwa without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3700.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Polgahawela to Polonnaruwa, including transfers.
Polgahawela to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Polgahawela station.
Polgahawela to Polonnaruwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela station.
The best way to get from Polgahawela to Polonnaruwa is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3500 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Polgahawela, Sri Lanka and Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Polgahawela to Polonnaruwa via Dambulla in around 3h 30m. 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
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 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
- 2h 15m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,000–8,500
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Polgahawela to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dambulla station.
Polgahawela to Polonnaruwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polonnaruwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polgahawela to Polonnaruwa is 141 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Polgahawela to Polonnaruwa.
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