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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Diyatalawa to Polonnaruwa

Composite routes from Diyatalawa to Polonnaruwa

Cheapest
3 h 9 min
Car
179 km.
from $9
Other
10 h 19 min
126 km.
from $16.63
11 h 34 min
126 km.
from $7.15
11 h
126 km.
from $20.26

Transport providers

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Diyatalawa to Polgahawela
Ave. Duration:
6h 52m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.14–$3.68
Train from Polgahawela to Polonnaruwa
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.21–$3.81

Bus operators

Superline Travels

Phone:
+94 777 382 186
Email:
Website:
superline.lk/
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwa
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.77–$9.27

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Welimada to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.91–$3.30

Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT

Phone:
+94 112 581 120
Website:
sltb.eseat.lk/
Bus from Diyatalawa to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
5h 11m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$3.56–$5.08

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Diyatalawa to Polonnaruwa?

The cheapest way to get from Diyatalawa to Polonnaruwa is to train which costs $3.15 - $8.15 and takes 11h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Diyatalawa to Polonnaruwa?

The fastest way to get from Diyatalawa to Polonnaruwa is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $23.91 - $34.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Diyatalawa and Polonnaruwa?

No, there is no direct bus from Diyatalawa to Polonnaruwa. However, there are services departing from Diyatalawa and arriving at Polonnaruwa via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

How far is it from Diyatalawa to Polonnaruwa?

The distance between Diyatalawa and Polonnaruwa is 403 km. The road distance is 178.9 km.

How do I travel from Diyatalawa to Polonnaruwa without a car?

The best way to get from Diyatalawa to Polonnaruwa without a car is to bus which takes 10h 19m and costs $10.33 - $13.04 .

How long does it take to get from Diyatalawa to Polonnaruwa?

It takes approximately 10h 19m to get from Diyatalawa to Polonnaruwa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Diyatalawa to Polonnaruwa bus from?

Diyatalawa to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Diyatalawa station.

Train or bus from Diyatalawa to Polonnaruwa?

The best way to get from Diyatalawa to Polonnaruwa is to bus which takes 10h 19m and costs $10.33 - $13.04 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3.15 - $8.15 and takes 11h 34m.

Where does the Diyatalawa to Polonnaruwa bus arrive?

Diyatalawa to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Diyatalawa to Polonnaruwa?

Yes, the driving distance between Diyatalawa to Polonnaruwa is 179 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Diyatalawa to Polonnaruwa.

Where can I stay near Polonnaruwa?

There are 117+ hotels available in Polonnaruwa. Prices start at $6.87 per night.
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