There are 4 ways to get from Polonnaruwa to Ragama by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
5h 21mRs 3,378–5,607Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polonnaruwa to Ragamatrain Batticaloa
6h 18mRs 1,673–3,641Drive 205.5 km
- Drive from Polonnaruwa to Ragamacar 205.5 km
3h 10mRs 9,273–13,394Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloabus
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
4h 7mRs 19,797–100,545
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Ragama is to train which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3700 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Ragama is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Polonnaruwa to Ragama. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Colombo Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Polonnaruwa to Ragama. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Ragama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Polonnaruwa and Ragama is 231 km. The road distance is 205.5 km.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Ragama without a car is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Polonnaruwa to Ragama, including transfers.
Polonnaruwa to Ragama bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Polonnaruwa to Ragama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Ragama is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3700 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka and Ragama, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettah once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,800 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polonnaruwa to Ragama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 6h 14m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polonnaruwa to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Polonnaruwa to Ragama bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Polonnaruwa to Ragama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa to Ragama is 206 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Polonnaruwa to Ragama.
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