There are 5 ways to get from Polonnaruwa to Pinnawala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Kurunegala
best- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kurunegalabus Trincomalee / ...
3h 10mRs 4,063–7,018Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polonnaruwa to Pothuheratrain Batticaloa
3h 58mRs 2,873–5,041Drive 144.2 km
- Drive from Polonnaruwa to Pinnawalacar 144.2 km
2h 29mRs 6,508–9,400Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Pinnawalataxi 144.2 km
2h 29mRs 7,000–9,000Bus
- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polgahawelabus
3h 50mRs 4,053–4,718
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Pinnawala is to train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 5500 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Pinnawala is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Polonnaruwa to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Kurunegala via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Polonnaruwa to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Pothuhera via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Polonnaruwa and Pinnawala is 151 km. The road distance is 144.2 km.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Pinnawala without a car is to bus via Kurunegala which takes 3h 10m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Polonnaruwa to Pinnawala, including transfers.
Polonnaruwa to Pinnawala bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Polonnaruwa to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Pinnawala is to bus via Kurunegala which takes 3h 10m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 5500 and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Polonnaruwa to Pinnawala via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Kurunegala in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polonnaruwa to Pothuhera twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 31m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polonnaruwa to Pothuhera
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–240
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–240
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–330
- Super Lux
- Rs 440–550
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,000–9,000
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Polonnaruwa to Pinnawala bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Polonnaruwa to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Pothuhera station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa to Pinnawala is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Polonnaruwa to Pinnawala.
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