There are 3 ways to get from Polonnaruwa to Kalkudah by train, taxi, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Polonnaruwa to Maho Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the taxi from Maho to Kalkudahtaxi
4h 14mRs 6,173–9,441Drive 198.8 km
- Drive from Polonnaruwa to Kalkudahcar 198.8 km
3h 32mRs 8,969–12,955Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Kalkudahtaxi 198.8 km
3h 32mRs 10,000–12,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Kalkudah is to train and taxi which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Kalkudah is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
The distance between Polonnaruwa and Kalkudah is 217 km. The road distance is 198.8 km.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Kalkudah without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 14m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Polonnaruwa to Kalkudah, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa to Kalkudah is 199 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Polonnaruwa to Kalkudah.
There are 126+ hotels available in Kalkudah.
What companies run services between Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka and Kalkudah, North Western, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Polonnaruwa to Kalkudah. However, you can take the taxi to Polonnaruwa, take the train to Maho Junction, then take the taxi to Kalkudah. Alternatively, you can drive from Polonnaruwa to Kalkudah in around 3h 32m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polonnaruwa to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,600–12,000
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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