There are 4 ways to get from Polonnaruwa to Hiriwadunna by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polgahawelabus
3h 48mRs 3,953–4,618Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polonnaruwa to Pothuheratrain Batticaloa
4hRs 2,873–5,141Drive 145.9 km
- Drive from Polonnaruwa to Hiriwadunnacar 145.9 km
2h 31mRs 6,536–9,440Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Hiriwadunnataxi 145.9 km
2h 31mRs 7,000–9,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Hiriwadunna is to train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 5500 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Hiriwadunna is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Polonnaruwa to Hiriwadunna. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Polgahawela via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Polonnaruwa to Hiriwadunna. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Pothuhera via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Polonnaruwa and Hiriwadunna is 157 km. The road distance is 145.9 km.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Hiriwadunna without a car is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4700.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Polonnaruwa to Hiriwadunna, including transfers.
Polonnaruwa to Hiriwadunna bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Polonnaruwa to Hiriwadunna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Hiriwadunna is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 5500 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka and Hiriwadunna, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Polonnaruwa to Hiriwadunna via Dambulla and Polgahawela in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polonnaruwa to Pothuhera twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 31m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polonnaruwa to Pothuhera
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Travels
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,000–9,000
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Polonnaruwa to Hiriwadunna bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Polonnaruwa to Hiriwadunna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Pothuhera station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa to Hiriwadunna is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Polonnaruwa to Hiriwadunna.
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