There are 5 ways to get from Talaimannar to Polgahawela by taxi, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Talaimannar to Mankulamtaxi
- Take the train from Mankulam to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai / ...
6h 35mRs 7,155–10,120Taxi, bus via Vavuniya
cheapest- Take the taxi from Talaimannar to Vavuniyataxi
- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Kurunegalabus Jaffna
8h 25mRs 6,817–9,630Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Talaimannar to Kachcheritaxi
- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Kurunegalabus
8h 19mRs 10,435–13,669Drive 251.1 km
- Drive from Talaimannar to Polgahawelacar 251.1 km
4h 47mRs 11,351–16,395Taxi
- Take the taxi from Talaimannar to Polgahawelataxi 251.1 km
4h 47mRs 12,000–15,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Talaimannar to Polgahawela is to taxi and train which costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Talaimannar to Polgahawela is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
The distance between Talaimannar and Polgahawela is 341 km. The road distance is 251.1 km.
The best way to get from Talaimannar to Polgahawela without a car is to taxi and train which takes 6h 35m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Talaimannar to Polgahawela, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Talaimannar to Polgahawela is 251 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Talaimannar to Polgahawela.
There are 140+ hotels available in Polgahawela.
What companies run services between Talaimannar, Sri Lanka and Polgahawela, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Talaimannar to Polgahawela. However, you can take the taxi to Mankulam then take the train to Polgahawela Junction. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kachcheri, take the bus to Kurunegala, then take the bus to Polgahawela.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Mankulam to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kachcheri to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,350–2,500
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,350–2,500
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Vavuniya to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 550–610
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 550–610
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–950
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–15,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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