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How to get fromPolonnaruwa to Kitulgalaby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Polonnaruwa to Kitulgala by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Polgahawelabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Kitulgalataxi taxi
    4h 37m
    Rs 6,353–7,418

  2. Train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Polonnaruwa to Polgahawelatrain train Batticaloa
    2. Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Kitulgalataxi taxi
    5h 1m
    Rs 4,773–7,341

  3. Drive 191.9 km

    1. Drive from Polonnaruwa to Kitulgalacar car 191.9 km
    3h 31m
    Rs 8,675–12,530

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Kitulgalataxi taxi 191.9 km
    3h 31m
    Rs 9,500–12,000

  5. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloabus bus
    2. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane BTC - CMB
    3. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Kitulgalataxi taxi
    5h 11m
    Rs 35,797–114,045

  6. Bus, taxi via Ambepussa

    1. Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Warakapolabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Warakapola to Kitulgalataxi taxi
    4h 45m
    Rs 5,753–6,918

Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 11,644Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 205.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Polonnaruwa to Kitulgala. However, you can take the bus to Dambulla, take the bus to Polgahawela, then take the taxi to Kitulgala. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Polonnaruwa, take the train to Polgahawela, then take the taxi to Kitulgala.

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