There are 4 ways to get from Trincomalee to Polonnaruwa (Station) 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 13mRs 2,430–5,807Bus
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus Wellawatta
5h 3mRs 3,054–5,622Drive 101.9 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Polonnaruwa (Station)car 101.9 km
2h 4mRs 4,600–6,644Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Polonnaruwa (Station)taxi 101.9 km
2h 4mRs 11,000–14,000
Trincomalee to Polonnaruwa (Station) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Polonnaruwa (Station) is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Polonnaruwa (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Polonnaruwa (Station). However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Polonnaruwa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Polonnaruwa (Station). However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Polonnaruwa via Galoya Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Polonnaruwa (Station) is 104 km. The road distance is 101.9 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Polonnaruwa (Station) without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Trincomalee to Polonnaruwa (Station), including transfers.
Trincomalee to Polonnaruwa (Station) bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Polonnaruwa (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Polonnaruwa (Station) is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Polonnaruwa (Station), Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Trincomalee to Polonnaruwa via Galoya Junction in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trincomalee to Polonnaruwa (Station) via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Polonnaruwa in around 5h 3m.
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–14,000
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 to Polonnaruwa (Station) bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Trincomalee to Polonnaruwa (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galoya Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Polonnaruwa (Station) is 102 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Trincomalee to Polonnaruwa (Station).
There are 137+ hotels available in Polonnaruwa (Station).