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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Polonnaruwa to Colombo

Composite routes from Polonnaruwa to Colombo

Cheapest
3 h 34 min
Car
214 km.
from $11

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$260.87–$923.91

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Polonnaruwa to Maradana
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.41–$4.57

Bus operators

Superline Travels

Phone:
+94 777 382 186
Email:
Website:
superline.lk/
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.50–$7.93
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloa
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.50–$7.83

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Colombo is to train which costs $2.61 - $6.52 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Colombo is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $28.26 - $41.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Polonnaruwa and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Colombo Pettah. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Polonnaruwa to Colombo?

The distance between Polonnaruwa and Colombo is 215 km. The road distance is 214.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs $7.50 - $7.93 .

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

The bus from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Pettah takes 3h 44m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Polonnaruwa to Colombo bus from?

Polonnaruwa to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.

Train, bus or fly from Polonnaruwa to Colombo?

The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Colombo is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs $7.50 - $7.93 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2.61 - $6.52 and takes 5h. There are no good options to fly between Polonnaruwa to Colombo.

Where does the Polonnaruwa to Colombo bus arrive?

Polonnaruwa to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.

Can I drive from Polonnaruwa to Colombo?

Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa to Colombo is 214 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Polonnaruwa to Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1080+ hotels available in Colombo. Prices start at $39.30 per night.
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