There are 3 ways to get from Polonnaruwa to Puttalam by train, taxi, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Polonnaruwa to Maho Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the taxi from Maho to Puttalamtaxi
3h 45mRs 4,973–7,541Drive 168.4 km
- Drive from Polonnaruwa to Puttalamcar 168.4 km
2h 57mRs 7,594–10,968Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Puttalamtaxi 168.4 km
2h 57mRs 8,500–10,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Puttalam is to train and taxi which costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 8000 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Puttalam is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000.
The distance between Polonnaruwa and Puttalam is 192 km. The road distance is 168.4 km.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Puttalam without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 45m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Polonnaruwa to Puttalam, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa to Puttalam is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Polonnaruwa to Puttalam.
There are 120+ hotels available in Puttalam.
What companies run services between Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Polonnaruwa to Puttalam. However, you can take the taxi to Polonnaruwa, take the train to Maho Junction, then take the taxi to Puttalam. Alternatively, you can drive from Polonnaruwa to Puttalam in around 2h 57m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polonnaruwa to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,400–10,000
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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