There are 5 ways to get from Polonnaruwa to Kankesanturai 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 Kankesanturaibus
6h 9mRs 4,403–4,718Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polonnaruwa to Maho Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Maho to Kankesanturaitrain Colombo / ...
8h 9mRs 2,873–6,641Bus, train
- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus
- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Kankesanturaitrain
7h 42mRs 3,893–5,888Drive 294.5 km
- Drive from Polonnaruwa to Kankesanturaicar 294.5 km
5h 13mRs 13,215–19,088Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Kankesanturaitaxi 294.5 km
5h 13mRs 14,000–18,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Kankesanturai is to train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 7000 and takes 8h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Kankesanturai is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000.
No, there is no direct bus from Polonnaruwa to Kankesanturai. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Kankesanturai via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Polonnaruwa to Kankesanturai. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Kankesanturai via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between Polonnaruwa and Kankesanturai is 332 km. The road distance is 294.5 km.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Kankesanturai without a car is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 4800.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Polonnaruwa to Kankesanturai, including transfers.
Polonnaruwa to Kankesanturai bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Polonnaruwa to Kankesanturai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Kankesanturai is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 4800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 7000 and takes 8h 9m.
What companies run services between Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka and Kankesanturai, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Polonnaruwa to Kankesanturai via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Polonnaruwa to Kankesanturai via Polonnaruwa and Maho in around 8h 9m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Anuradhapura to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
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
Train from Maho to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- 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
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,050–2,200
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,050–2,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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 Kankesanturai bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Polonnaruwa to Kankesanturai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa to Kankesanturai is 295 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Polonnaruwa to Kankesanturai.
There are 245+ hotels available in Kankesanturai.