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How to get fromPolonnaruwa to Tangalleby taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Polonnaruwa to Tangalle by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi to Sigiriya Airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

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    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 Tangalletaxi taxi
    2h 44m
    Rs 34,141–116,713

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambullabus bus Kalmunai
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Tangallebus bus
    8h 41m
    Rs 3,353–4,118

  3. Bus via Colombo

    1. Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettahbus bus Kalmunai
    2. Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus bus Colombo
    8h 25m
    Rs 3,608–4,387

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Polonnaruwa to Maradanatrain train Batticaloa
    2. Take the train from Maradana to Beliattatrain train Maradana
    10h 5m
    Rs 5,713–11,241

  5. Drive 301.2 km

    1. Drive from Polonnaruwa to Tangallecar car 301.2 km
    4h 58m
    Rs 13,590–19,630

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

    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 Tangalletaxi taxi
    4h 48m
    Rs 32,797–116,045

  7. Taxi to Sigiriya Airport, fly to Koggala, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane GIU - KCT
    3. Take the bus from Ahangama to Tangallebus bus
    4h 38m
    Rs 19,441–99,013

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 11,965Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Polonnaruwa to Tangalle via Colombo Pettah, Fort Station, Matara Bus Station, and Matara in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Polonnaruwa to Tangalle via Polonnaruwa, Maradana, and Beliatta in around 10h 5m.

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