There are 4 ways to get from Polonnaruwa to Kurunegala 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 Kurunegalabus Trincomalee / ...
2h 39mRs 2,563–5,118Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polonnaruwa to Kurunegalatrain Batticaloa
3h 17mRs 1,673–3,541Drive 122.6 km
- Drive from Polonnaruwa to Kurunegalacar 122.6 km
1h 57mRs 5,505–7,952Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Kurunegalataxi 122.6 km
1h 57mRs 6,000–7,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Kurunegala is to train which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3600 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Kurunegala is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Polonnaruwa to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Kurunegala via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Polonnaruwa to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Kurunegala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Polonnaruwa and Kurunegala is 123 km. The road distance is 122.6 km.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Kurunegala without a car is to bus which takes 2h 39m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Polonnaruwa to Kurunegala, including transfers.
Polonnaruwa to Kurunegala bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Polonnaruwa to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Kurunegala is to bus which takes 2h 39m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3600 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka and Kurunegala, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Polonnaruwa to Kurunegala via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polonnaruwa to Kurunegala 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 13m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polonnaruwa to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- 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
Bus from Dambulla to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Dambulla to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–240
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–240
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–330
- Super Lux
- Rs 440–550
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,000–7,500
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 Kurunegala bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Polonnaruwa to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa to Kurunegala is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Polonnaruwa to Kurunegala.
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