There are 4 ways to get from Polonnaruwa to Battaramulla by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Polonnaruwa to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
5h 9mRs 3,873–6,341Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
5h 27mRs 3,028–3,807Drive 217.3 km
- Drive from Polonnaruwa to Battaramullacar 217.3 km
3h 25mRs 9,806–14,164Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloabus
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
4h 15mRs 23,797–106,045
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Battaramulla is to bus which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3900 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Battaramulla is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Polonnaruwa to Battaramulla. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Kotikawatta via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Polonnaruwa to Battaramulla. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Polonnaruwa and Battaramulla is 271 km. The road distance is 217.3 km.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Battaramulla without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Polonnaruwa to Battaramulla, including transfers.
Polonnaruwa to Battaramulla bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Polonnaruwa to Battaramulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Battaramulla is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3900 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka and Battaramulla, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polonnaruwa to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 4h 56m. Alternatively, 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.
- 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 Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Polonnaruwa to Battaramulla bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Polonnaruwa to Battaramulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa to Battaramulla is 217 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Polonnaruwa to Battaramulla.
There are 1521+ hotels available in Battaramulla.