There are 4 ways to get from Valaichchenai EP to Polonnaruwa by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Polonnaruwabus Kalmunai
1h 19mRs 2,300–2,600Train
cheapest- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Polonnaruwatrain Batticaloa
1h 26mRs 1,591–3,334Drive 65.2 km
- Drive from Valaichchenai EP to Polonnaruwacar 65.2 km
1h 3mRs 2,928–4,229Taxi
- Take the taxi from Valaichchenai EP to Polonnaruwataxi 65.2 km
1h 3mRs 3,300–4,100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valaichchenai EP to Polonnaruwa is to train which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Valaichchenai EP to Polonnaruwa is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 4300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Polonnaruwa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Valaichchenai EP to Polonnaruwa. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Polonnaruwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Valaichchenai EP and Polonnaruwa is 64 km. The road distance is 65.2 km.
The best way to get from Valaichchenai EP to Polonnaruwa without a car is to bus which takes 1h 19m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2600.
The bus from Oddaimavadi to Polonnaruwa takes 1h 19m including transfers and departs once daily.
Valaichchenai EP to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Valaichchenai EP to Polonnaruwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Valaichchenai EP to Polonnaruwa is to bus which takes 1h 19m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400 and takes 1h 26m.
What companies run services between Valaichchenai EP, Sri Lanka and Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Oddaimavadi to Polonnaruwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,600 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Valaichchenai to Polonnaruwa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 22m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Valaichchenai to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,300–4,100
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from JFK to New York City, Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass, and Travelling around the UAE - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Valaichchenai EP to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Polonnaruwa station.
Valaichchenai EP to Polonnaruwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polonnaruwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valaichchenai EP to Polonnaruwa is 65 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Valaichchenai EP to Polonnaruwa.
There are 135+ hotels available in Polonnaruwa.