There are 4 ways to get from Polonnaruwa to Rambukkana 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
4h 50mRs 4,253–6,518Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polonnaruwa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
5h 4mRs 2,773–6,441Drive 141.4 km
- Drive from Polonnaruwa to Rambukkanacar 141.4 km
2h 26mRs 6,335–9,150Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Rambukkanataxi 141.4 km
2h 26mRs 7,000–8,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Rambukkana is to train which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6500 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Rambukkana is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Polonnaruwa to Rambukkana. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Polgahawela via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Polonnaruwa to Rambukkana. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Rambukkana via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Polonnaruwa and Rambukkana is 155 km. The road distance is 141.4 km.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Rambukkana without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Polonnaruwa to Rambukkana, including transfers.
Polonnaruwa to Rambukkana bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Polonnaruwa to Rambukkana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Rambukkana is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6500 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka and Rambukkana, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Polonnaruwa to Rambukkana via Dambulla, Polgahawela, and Polgahawela in around 4h 50m. 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 26m
- 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 Rambukkana bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Polonnaruwa to Rambukkana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa to Rambukkana is 141 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Polonnaruwa to Rambukkana.
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