There are 4 ways to get from Polonnaruwa to Kilinochchi 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 Kilinochchibus
4h 34mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Polonnaruwa to Maho Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Maho to Kilinochchitrain Colombo / ...
6h 52mRs 2,873–6,541Drive 218.2 km
- Drive from Polonnaruwa to Kilinochchicar 218.2 km
3h 48mRs 9,843–14,217Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Kilinochchitaxi 218.2 km
3h 48mRs 11,000–13,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Kilinochchi is to train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 7000 and takes 6h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Kilinochchi is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Polonnaruwa to Kilinochchi. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Kilinochchi via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Polonnaruwa to Kilinochchi. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Kilinochchi via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Polonnaruwa and Kilinochchi is 247 km. The road distance is 218.2 km.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Kilinochchi without a car is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Polonnaruwa to Kilinochchi, including transfers.
Polonnaruwa to Kilinochchi bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Polonnaruwa to Kilinochchi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Kilinochchi is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 7000 and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka and Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Polonnaruwa to Kilinochchi via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Polonnaruwa to Kilinochchi via Polonnaruwa and Maho in around 6h 52m.
- 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
Train from Maho to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–13,000
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 Kilinochchi bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Polonnaruwa to Kilinochchi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa to Kilinochchi is 218 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Polonnaruwa to Kilinochchi.
There are 12+ hotels available in Kilinochchi.