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How to get fromPolonnaruwa to Nuwara Eliyaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Polonnaruwa to Nuwara Eliya by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettahbus bus Kalmunai
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus bus 79-1
    9h 3m
    Rs 2,778–3,907

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Polgahawelabus bus
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Nanuoyatrain train
    10h 42m
    Rs 5,103–7,718

  3. Drive 179.7 km

    1. Drive from Polonnaruwa to Nuwara Eliyacar car 179.7 km
    3h 22m
    Rs 8,026–11,593

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi 179.7 km
    3h 22m
    Rs 9,000–11,000

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Polonnaruwa to Nuwara Eliya.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 370 km
  • Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Polonnaruwa to Nuwara Eliya via Colombo Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 9h 3m.

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