There are 6 ways to get from Polonnaruwa to Embilipitiya by taxi, plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Sigiriya Airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi
best- Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)taxi
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Embilipitiyataxi
2h 38mRs 22,141–102,213Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
9h 23mRs 2,818–3,307Drive 262 km
- Drive from Polonnaruwa to Embilipitiyacar 262 km
4h 37mRs 11,820–17,074Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Embilipitiyataxi 262 km
4h 37mRs 28,000–35,000Bus to Batticaloa Airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloabus
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane BTC - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Embilipitiyataxi
4h 42mRs 20,797–101,545Taxi to Sigiriya Airport, fly to Koggala, taxi
- Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)taxi
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Koggala (KCT)plane GIU - KCT
- Take the taxi from Koggala (KCT) to Embilipitiyataxi
3h 52mRs 42,141–126,713
Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Embilipitiya is to bus which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3400 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Embilipitiya is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 38m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 110000.
No, there is no direct bus from Polonnaruwa to Embilipitiya. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Embilipitiya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
The distance between Polonnaruwa and Embilipitiya is 316 km. The road distance is 262 km.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Embilipitiya without a car is to bus which takes 9h 23m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Polonnaruwa to Embilipitiya, including transfers.
Polonnaruwa to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Polonnaruwa to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa to Embilipitiya is 262 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Polonnaruwa to Embilipitiya.
There are 348+ hotels available in Embilipitiya.
What companies run services between Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka and Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Polonnaruwa to Embilipitiya via Colombo Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 9h 23m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–600
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 540–600
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–950
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,100–35,000
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
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