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Galle to Polonnaruwa

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4 h 46 min
324 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Galle to Polonnaruwa

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Cheapest
By car (324 km)
4 h 46 min
324 km.
from $17
Other
Rideshare
4 h 46 min
324 km.
from $12.33
Train, Bus
7 h 39 min
226 km.
from $15.13
Train
8 h 3 min
226 km.
from $9.37
Bus
9 h 3 min
226 km.
from $13.22
Taxi, Plane
3 h 25 min
226 km.
from $424.54

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Koggala to Sigiriya
Ave. Duration:
22h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.37–$584.37
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.37–$508.15

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Galle to Fort
Ave. Duration:
2h 38m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.76–$7.03
Train from Galle to Maradana
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.80–$7.13
Train from Fort Station to Polonnaruwa
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.65–$5.34

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 Galle Bus Station to Makumbra
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.08–$1.91

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Galle to Polonnaruwa is to train which costs $3.26 - $13.04 and takes 8h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galle to Polonnaruwa is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $358.70 - $456.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Galle and Polonnaruwa?

No, there is no direct bus from Galle station to Polonnaruwa. However, there are services departing from Galle Bus Station and arriving at Polonnaruwa via Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centra and Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

How far is it from Galle to Polonnaruwa?

The distance between Galle and Polonnaruwa is 331 km. The road distance is 323.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Galle to Polonnaruwa without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 39m and costs $8.15 - $14.13 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Galle to Polonnaruwa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galle to Polonnaruwa bus from?

Galle to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Galle Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Galle to Polonnaruwa?

The best way to get from Galle to Polonnaruwa is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs $3.26 - $13.04 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $228.26 - $543.48 and takes 23h 23m, you could also bus, which costs $8.15 - $9.78 and takes 9h 3m.

Where does the Galle to Polonnaruwa bus arrive?

Galle to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center station.

What is the time difference between Galle and Polonnaruwa?

It is currently 09:33 at both, Galle and Polonnaruwa.

Can I drive from Galle to Polonnaruwa?

Yes, the driving distance between Galle to Polonnaruwa is 324 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Galle 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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