There are 4 ways to get from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Colombo by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
4h 10mRs 2,701–3,392Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hingurakgoda to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
4h 49mRs 1,995–4,022Drive 211.6 km
- Drive from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Colombocar 211.6 km
3h 22mRs 9,549–13,792Train, fly
- Take the train from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloatrain
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
4h 18mRs 21,797–105,313
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Colombo is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Polonnaruwa District (Region) 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 Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Hingurakgoda and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Polonnaruwa District (Region) and Colombo is 222 km. The road distance is 211.6 km.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa District (Region) 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 Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Colombo, including transfers.
Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hingurakgoda station.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Colombo is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Polonnaruwa District (Region), 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 Hingurakgoda to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Hingurakgoda to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- 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 1,300–1,700
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Colombo is 212 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Colombo.
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