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

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There are 9 ways to get from Polonnaruwa to Matugama by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambullabus bus Kalmunai
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalutarabus bus
    6h 9m
    Rs 5,653–6,818

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Polonnaruwa to Maradanatrain train Batticaloa
    2. Take the train from Maradana to Beruwalatrain train Maradana
    7h 56m
    Rs 5,073–9,241

  3. Drive  263.8 km

    1. Drive from Polonnaruwa to Matugamacar car 263.8 km
    3h 52m
    Rs 11,604–16,761

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Matugamataxi taxi 263.8 km
    3h 52m
    Rs 23,000–29,000

  5. Bus to Batticaloa, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloabus bus
    2. Fly from Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane BTC - CMB
    3. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Matugamataxi taxi
    5h 9m
    Rs 39,797–124,045

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettahbus bus Kalmunai
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain train Maradana
    6h 15m
    Rs 5,978–8,607

  7. Bus, train via Beruwala

    1. Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettahbus bus Kalmunai
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Beruwalatrain train Maradana
    6h 50m
    Rs 5,678–8,307

  8. Taxi to Sigiriya Airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    3. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Matugamataxi taxi
    4h 10m
    Rs 36,141–128,713

  9. Taxi to Kandy, fly to Koggala, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Kandy (KDW)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane KDW - KCT
    3. Take the taxi from Koggala (KCT) to Matugamataxi taxi
    4h 17m
    Rs 43,911–133,713

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 12,072Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Polonnaruwa to Matugama via Dambulla and Kalutara in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Polonnaruwa to Matugama via Polonnaruwa, Maradana, and Beruwala in around 7h 56m.

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