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How to get fromPolonnaruwa to Mataleby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Polonnaruwa to Matale by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to ibbagamuwabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from ibbagamuwa to Mataletaxi taxi
    3h 29m
    Rs 5,153–6,118

  2. Drive  105 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Polonnaruwa to Matalecar car 105 km
    1h 55m
    Rs 4,717–6,813

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Mataletaxi taxi 105 km
    1h 55m
    Rs 5,000–6,500

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  • Distance: 149.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Polonnaruwa to Matale. However, you can take the bus to Dambulla, take the bus to ibbagamuwa, then take the taxi to Matale. Alternatively, you can drive from Polonnaruwa to Matale in around 1h 55m.

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