There are 4 ways to get from Polonnaruwa to Monaragala by bus, taxi, car, or plane
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Kalmunaibus Wellawatta
- Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Monaragalataxi
5h 5mRs 7,935–9,106Drive 162.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Polonnaruwa to Monaragalacar 162.4 km
2h 52mRs 7,337–10,598Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Monaragalataxi 162.4 km
2h 52mRs 8,000–10,000Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)taxi
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Monaragalataxi
3h 10mRs 24,641–105,713
Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Monaragala is to drive which costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Monaragala is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
The distance between Polonnaruwa and Monaragala is 243 km. The road distance is 162.4 km.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Monaragala without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 5m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 9500.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Polonnaruwa to Monaragala, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa to Monaragala is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Polonnaruwa to Monaragala.
There are 23+ hotels available in Monaragala.
What companies run services between Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka and Monaragala, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Polonnaruwa to Monaragala. However, you can take the bus to Kalmunai then take the taxi to Monaragala. Alternatively, you can drive from Polonnaruwa to Monaragala in around 2h 52m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,100–12,000
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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