There are 5 ways to get from Polonnaruwa to Chilaw by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Pettah to Chilawbus
6h 36mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Polonnaruwa to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Chilawtrain Colombo
9h 4mRs 2,873–6,641Drive 182.8 km
- Drive from Polonnaruwa to Chilawcar 182.8 km
3h 15mRs 8,257–11,927Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Chilawtaxi 182.8 km
3h 15mRs 28,000–34,000Bus, 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 Chilawtaxi
4h 37mRs 27,797–111,045
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Chilaw is to train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 7000 and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Chilaw is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Polonnaruwa to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Chilaw via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Polonnaruwa to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Chilaw via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
The distance between Polonnaruwa and Chilaw is 301 km. The road distance is 182.8 km.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Chilaw without a car is to bus which takes 6h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Polonnaruwa to Chilaw, including transfers.
Polonnaruwa to Chilaw bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Polonnaruwa to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Chilaw is to bus which takes 6h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 7000 and takes 9h 4m.
What companies run services between Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka and Chilaw, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Polonnaruwa to Chilaw via Colombo Pettah and Pettah in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Polonnaruwa to Chilaw via Polonnaruwa and Colombo Fort in around 9h 4m.
- 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
Train from Colombo Fort to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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.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/
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–34,000
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 Chilaw bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Polonnaruwa to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa to Chilaw is 183 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Polonnaruwa to Chilaw.
There are 54+ hotels available in Chilaw.