There are 4 ways to get from Polonnaruwa to Punanai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Polonnaruwa to Punanitrain Colombo
1h 2mRs 1,573–3,341Bus
- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
1h 42mRs 3,351–3,816Drive 45.6 km
- Drive from Polonnaruwa to Punanaicar 45.6 km
43 minRs 2,059–2,974Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Punanaitaxi 45.6 km
43 minRs 2,400–2,900
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Punanai is to train which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Punanai is to drive which takes 43 min and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 3000.
No, there is no direct bus from Polonnaruwa to Punanai. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Oddaimavadi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Polonnaruwa to Punanai. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Punani via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between Polonnaruwa and Punanai is 46 km. The road distance is 45.6 km.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Punanai without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Polonnaruwa to Punanai, including transfers.
Polonnaruwa to Punanai bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Polonnaruwa to Punanai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Punanai is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 3900 and takes 1h 42m.
What companies run services between Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka and Punanai, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polonnaruwa to Punani twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Polonnaruwa to Oddaimavadi once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,600 and the journey takes 1h 24m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polonnaruwa to Punani
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,900
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 Punanai bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Oddaimavadi station.
Polonnaruwa to Punanai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Punani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa to Punanai is 46 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Polonnaruwa to Punanai.
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