There are 4 ways to get from Polonnaruwa to Nilaveli by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus
4h 20mRs 4,603–5,518Bus via Dambulla
cheapest- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus Colombo
4h 23mRs 4,133–6,918Drive 104.4 km
- Drive from Polonnaruwa to Nilavelicar 104.4 km
2h 6mRs 4,674–6,751Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Nilavelitaxi 104.4 km
2h 6mRs 11,000–14,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Nilaveli is to bus which costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 5500 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Nilaveli is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Polonnaruwa to Nilaveli. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Trincomalee via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Polonnaruwa and Nilaveli is 188 km. The road distance is 104.4 km.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Nilaveli without a car is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Polonnaruwa to Nilaveli, including transfers.
Polonnaruwa to Nilaveli bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Polonnaruwa to Nilaveli bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa to Nilaveli is 104 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Polonnaruwa to Nilaveli.
There are 456+ hotels available in Nilaveli.
What companies run services between Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka and Nilaveli, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Polonnaruwa to Nilaveli via Dambulla and Trincomalee in around 4h 20m.
- 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 Polonnaruwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–14,000
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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