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How to get fromPolonnaruwa to Ratnapuraby bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Polonnaruwa to Ratnapura by bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettahbus bus Kalmunai
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus bus 122/210
    6h 51m
    Rs 2,578–3,047

  2. Drive 244.9 km

    1. Drive from Polonnaruwa to Ratnapuracar car 244.9 km
    3h 51m
    Rs 10,968–15,843

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Ratnapurataxi taxi 244.9 km
    3h 51m
    Rs 12,000–15,000

  4. Taxi to Sigiriya Airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    3. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Embilipitiyataxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Rathnapurabus bus
    5h 18m
    Rs 20,911–102,513

  5. Bus to Batticaloa Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloabus bus
    2. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane BTC - CMB
    3. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Ratnapurataxi taxi
    5h 28m
    Rs 39,797–125,045

  6. Bus to Batticaloa Airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi, bus

    1. Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloabus bus
    2. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane BTC - WRZ
    3. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Embilipitiyataxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Rathnapurabus bus
    7h 22m
    Rs 20,567–101,845

Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 11,822Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Polonnaruwa to Ratnapura.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 300.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka and Ratnapura, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Polonnaruwa to Rathnapura via Colombo Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 6h 51m.

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