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How to get fromPolonnaruwa to Kalpitiyaby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Polonnaruwa to Kalpitiya by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Polonnaruwa to Maho Junctiontrain train Batticaloa
    2. Take the taxi from Maho to Kalpitiyataxi taxi
    4h 27m
    Rs 6,573–9,941

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Kalpitiyataxi taxi
    5h 16m
    Rs 15,593–18,788

  3. Drive 212.2 km

    1. Drive from Polonnaruwa to Kalpitiyacar car 212.2 km
    3h 45m
    Rs 9,524–13,756

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Kalpitiyataxi taxi 212.2 km
    3h 45m
    Rs 10,000–13,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 230.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka and Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Polonnaruwa to Kalpitiya. However, you can take the taxi to Polonnaruwa, take the train to Maho Junction, then take the taxi to Kalpitiya. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Dambulla, walk to Dambulla, take the bus to Anuradhapura, then take the taxi to Kalpitiya.

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