There are 4 ways to get from Polonnaruwa to Akkaraipattu by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Akkaraipattutaxi
3h 12mRs 4,873–7,341Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Kalmunaibus Wellawatta
3h 29mRs 3,735–4,206Drive 158.9 km
- Drive from Polonnaruwa to Akkaraipattucar 158.9 km
2h 43mRs 7,103–10,260Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Akkaraipattutaxi 158.9 km
2h 43mRs 8,000–9,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Akkaraipattu is to bus which costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4300 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Akkaraipattu is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Polonnaruwa to Akkaraipattu. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Kalmunai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Polonnaruwa and Akkaraipattu is 158 km. The road distance is 158.9 km.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Akkaraipattu without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 12m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Polonnaruwa to Akkaraipattu, including transfers.
Polonnaruwa to Akkaraipattu bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Polonnaruwa to Akkaraipattu bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Kalmunai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa to Akkaraipattu is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Polonnaruwa to Akkaraipattu.
There are 22+ hotels available in Akkaraipattu.
What companies run services between Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka and Akkaraipattu, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Polonnaruwa to Kalmunai once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,400–2,700 and the journey takes 3h 3m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
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 Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,300–9,500
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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