There are 4 ways to get from Polonnaruwa to Katunayake by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
5h 8mRs 2,378–2,857Train
- Take the train from Polonnaruwa to Ragamatrain Batticaloa
8h 6mRs 2,773–6,541Drive 194.6 km
- Drive from Polonnaruwa to Katunayakecar 194.6 km
3h 2mRs 8,776–12,677Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloabus
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
3h 44mRs 13,797–93,045
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Katunayake is to bus which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Katunayake is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Polonnaruwa to Katunayake station. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Katunayake Airport Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Polonnaruwa to Katunayake. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Katunayake via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
The distance between Polonnaruwa and Katunayake is 248 km. The road distance is 194.6 km.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Katunayake without a car is to bus which takes 5h 8m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Polonnaruwa to Katunayake, including transfers.
Polonnaruwa to Katunayake bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Polonnaruwa to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Katunayake is to bus which takes 5h 8m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 7000 and takes 8h 6m.
What companies run services between Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka and Katunayake, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettah once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,800 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polonnaruwa to Ragama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 6h 14m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polonnaruwa to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Polonnaruwa to Katunayake bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Polonnaruwa to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa to Katunayake is 195 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Polonnaruwa to Katunayake.
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