There are 4 ways to get from Polonnaruwa to Kegalle 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 39mRs 3,903–4,568Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polonnaruwa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
4h 3mRs 2,373–4,441Drive 153.1 km
- Drive from Polonnaruwa to Kegallecar 153.1 km
2h 28mRs 6,872–9,926Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Kegalletaxi 153.1 km
2h 28mRs 7,500–9,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Kegalle is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4500 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Kegalle is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Polonnaruwa to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Polgahawela via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Polonnaruwa to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Polonnaruwa and Kegalle is 156 km. The road distance is 153.1 km.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Kegalle without a car is to bus which takes 3h 39m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4600.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Polonnaruwa to Kegalle, including transfers.
Polonnaruwa to Kegalle bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Polonnaruwa to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Kegalle is to bus which takes 3h 39m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4500 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka and Kegalle, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Polonnaruwa to Kegalle via Dambulla and Polgahawela in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polonnaruwa to Polgahawela 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 46m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polonnaruwa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- 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
- 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 28m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,500–9,500
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 Kegalle bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Polonnaruwa to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa to Kegalle is 153 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Polonnaruwa to Kegalle.
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