There are 3 ways to get from Puttalam to Polonnaruwa by taxi, train, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Puttalam to Mahotaxi
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Polonnaruwatrain Colombo
3h 45mRs 5,021–7,519Drive 168.4 km
- Drive from Puttalam to Polonnaruwacar 168.4 km
2h 57mRs 7,594–10,968Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puttalam to Polonnaruwataxi 168.4 km
2h 57mRs 8,500–10,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puttalam to Polonnaruwa is to taxi and train which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Puttalam to Polonnaruwa is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000.
The distance between Puttalam and Polonnaruwa is 192 km. The road distance is 168.4 km.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Polonnaruwa without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 45m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Puttalam to Polonnaruwa, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Puttalam to Polonnaruwa is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Puttalam to Polonnaruwa.
There are 135+ hotels available in Polonnaruwa.
What companies run services between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Puttalam to Polonnaruwa. However, you can take the taxi to Maho, take the train to Polonnaruwa, then take the taxi to Polonnaruwa. Alternatively, you can drive from Puttalam to Polonnaruwa in around 2h 57m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Maho Junction to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,400–10,000
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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