There are 4 ways to get from Pothuhera to Polonnaruwa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Dambullabus Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus Wellawatta
3h 43mRs 3,128–5,930Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pothuhera to Polonnaruwatrain Colombo
4h 46mRs 1,694–3,484Drive 131 km
- Drive from Pothuhera to Polonnaruwacar 131 km
2h 5mRs 5,920–8,551Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pothuhera to Polonnaruwataxi 131 km
2h 5mRs 6,500–8,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pothuhera to Polonnaruwa is to train which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Pothuhera to Polonnaruwa is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pothuhera to Polonnaruwa. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Polonnaruwa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Pothuhera to Polonnaruwa. However, there are services departing from Pothuhera and arriving at Polonnaruwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Pothuhera and Polonnaruwa is 132 km. The road distance is 131 km.
The best way to get from Pothuhera to Polonnaruwa without a car is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Pothuhera to Polonnaruwa, including transfers.
Pothuhera to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurunegala station.
Pothuhera to Polonnaruwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Pothuhera station.
The best way to get from Pothuhera to Polonnaruwa is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Pothuhera, Sri Lanka and Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Pothuhera to Polonnaruwa via Kurunegala, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Pothuhera to Polonnaruwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 4h 42m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Pothuhera to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–240
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–240
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–330
- Super Lux
- Rs 440–550
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–8,000
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pothuhera to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Pothuhera to Polonnaruwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polonnaruwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pothuhera to Polonnaruwa is 131 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Pothuhera to Polonnaruwa.
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