There are 5 ways to get from Trincomalee Station to Polonnaruwa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Polonnaruwatrain Colombo
3h 35mRs 2,800–6,247Bus via Dambulla
cheapest- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus Wellawatta
4h 58mRs 2,684–5,172Bus
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus Wellawatta
4h 9mRs 3,157–3,734Drive 98.4 km
- Drive from Trincomalee Station to Polonnaruwacar 98.4 km
2h 1mRs 4,439–6,411Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee Station to Polonnaruwataxi 98.4 km
2h 1mRs 10,000–13,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee Station to Polonnaruwa is to bus which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3800 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee Station to Polonnaruwa is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee Station to Polonnaruwa. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Polonnaruwa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee Station to Polonnaruwa. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Polonnaruwa via Galoya Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Trincomalee Station and Polonnaruwa is 109 km. The road distance is 98.4 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee Station to Polonnaruwa without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Trincomalee Station to Polonnaruwa, including transfers.
Trincomalee Station to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee Station to Polonnaruwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee Station to Polonnaruwa is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3800 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee Station, Sri Lanka and Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Trincomalee Station to Polonnaruwa via Trincomalee, Galoya Junction, and Polonnaruwa in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trincomalee to Polonnaruwa via Dambulla in around 4h 9m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Galoya Junction to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–13,000
Dilneth Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 99 78 656
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Trincomalee Station to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dambulla station.
Trincomalee Station to Polonnaruwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galoya Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee Station to Polonnaruwa is 98 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Trincomalee Station to Polonnaruwa.
There are 135+ hotels available in Polonnaruwa.