There are 5 ways to get from Wattala to Polonnaruwa by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Polonnaruwataxi
1h 48mRs 23,743–131,651Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Polonnaruwatrain Colombo
5h 57mRs 2,844–6,466Bus
- Take the bus from Kiribathgoda to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus Wellawatta
4h 9mDrive 210.1 km
- Drive from Wattala to Polonnaruwacar 210.1 km
3h 14mRs 9,477–13,688Fly to Batticaloa Airport, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Polonnaruwabus
4h 15mRs 25,393–131,001
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wattala to Polonnaruwa is to train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Wattala to Polonnaruwa is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 48m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Wattala to Polonnaruwa. However, there are services departing from Kiribathgoda and arriving at Polonnaruwa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Wattala to Polonnaruwa. However, there are services departing from Hunupitiya and arriving at Polonnaruwa via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Wattala and Polonnaruwa is 205 km. The road distance is 210.1 km.
The best way to get from Wattala to Polonnaruwa without a car is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Wattala to Polonnaruwa, including transfers.
Wattala to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kiribathgoda station.
Wattala to Polonnaruwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Wattala to Polonnaruwa is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Wattala, Sri Lanka and Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Wattala to Polonnaruwa via Kiribathgoda, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Polonnaruwa twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 4h 32m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kiribathgoda to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Batticaloa to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,100–3,800
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Wattala to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Wattala to Polonnaruwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polonnaruwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wattala to Polonnaruwa is 210 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Wattala to Polonnaruwa.
There are 135+ hotels available in Polonnaruwa.