There are 5 ways to get from Polonnaruwa to Ambepussa by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus Trincomalee-Colombo
4h 4mRs 4,653–5,118Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polonnaruwa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
5h 22mRs 3,973–6,041Drive 156.5 km
- Drive from Polonnaruwa to Ambepussacar 156.5 km
2h 30mRs 7,062–10,200Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Ambepussataxi 156.5 km
2h 30mRs 7,500–9,500Bus, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloabus
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
- Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Ambepussataxi
4h 33mRs 25,797–108,045
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Ambepussa is to train which costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 6500 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Ambepussa is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Polonnaruwa to Ambepussa. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Ambepussa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Polonnaruwa to Ambepussa. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Polonnaruwa and Ambepussa is 159 km. The road distance is 156.5 km.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Ambepussa without a car is to bus which takes 4h 4m and costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 5200.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Polonnaruwa to Ambepussa, including transfers.
Polonnaruwa to Ambepussa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Polonnaruwa to Ambepussa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Ambepussa is to bus which takes 4h 4m and costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 5200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 6500 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka and Ambepussa, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Polonnaruwa to Ambepussa via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polonnaruwa to Polgahawela 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 46m.
- 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
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polonnaruwa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,500–15,000
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Polonnaruwa to Ambepussa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Polonnaruwa to Ambepussa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa to Ambepussa is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Polonnaruwa to Ambepussa.
There are 117+ hotels available in Ambepussa.