There are 4 ways to get from Polonnaruwa to Polgahawela by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polgahawelabus
3h 26mRs 3,153–3,618Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polonnaruwa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
3h 50mRs 1,673–3,541Drive 141.1 km
- Drive from Polonnaruwa to Polgahawelacar 141.1 km
2h 15mRs 6,300–9,100Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Polgahawelataxi 141.1 km
2h 15mRs 7,000–8,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Polgahawela is to train which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3600 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Polgahawela is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Polonnaruwa to Polgahawela. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Polgahawela via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Polonnaruwa to Polgahawela. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Polonnaruwa and Polgahawela is 144 km. The road distance is 141.1 km.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Polgahawela without a car is to bus which takes 3h 26m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3700.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Polonnaruwa to Polgahawela, including transfers.
Polonnaruwa to Polgahawela bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Polonnaruwa to Polgahawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Polgahawela is to bus which takes 3h 26m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3600 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka and Polgahawela, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Polonnaruwa to Polgahawela via Dambulla in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polonnaruwa to Polgahawela 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 46m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polonnaruwa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Travels
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- 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 15m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,000–8,500
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 Polgahawela bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Polonnaruwa to Polgahawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa to Polgahawela is 141 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Polonnaruwa to Polgahawela.
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