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How to get fromRuwanwella to Polonnaruwaby taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ruwanwella to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    3. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Polonnaruwataxi taxi
    2h 27m
    Rs 31,885–131,273

  2. Taxi, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Ruwanwella to Polgahawelataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Polonnaruwatrain train Colombo
    4h 27m
    Rs 3,864–6,133

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Warakapola to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus bus Wellawatta
    4h 6m

  4. Drive 182.6 km

    1. Drive from Ruwanwella to Polonnaruwacar car 182.6 km
    3h
    Rs 8,254–11,923

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ruwanwella to Polonnaruwataxi taxi 182.6 km
    3h
    Rs 9,000–11,000

  6. Taxi, fly to Batticaloa Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Ruwanwella to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane CMB - BTC
    3. Take the bus from Batticaloa to Polonnaruwabus bus
    4h 54m
    Rs 32,535–140,623

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 14,315Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 234.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 27m

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

You can take a vehicle from Ruwanwella to Polonnaruwa via Warakapola, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 4h 6m.

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