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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Puttalam to Polonnaruwa

Composite routes from Puttalam to Polonnaruwa

Cheapest
3 h 5 min
Car
168 km.
from $9
Other
3 h 33 min
Taxi, Plane
128 km.
from $518.65
11 h 14 min
128 km.
from $7.15
7 h 11 min
128 km.
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Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 1
Cinnamon Air
Website
Cinnamon Air
Website
30 min
Every day
$241.37–$508.15
+94 11 2 475 475
+94 11 2 475 475
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Train operators
Found: 1
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
3h 57m
Twice daily
$0.83–$2.54
+94 11 4 600 111
+94 11 4 600 111
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Bus operators
Found: 2
NCG Express
Website
Superline Travels
Website
NCG Express
Website
2h 10m
3 times a day
+94 76 714 8292
+94 76 714 8292
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Superline Travels
Website
4h 1m
Once daily
$8.77–$9.27
+94 777 382 186
+94 777 382 186
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Puttalam to Polonnaruwa is to train which costs $3.15 - $8.15 and takes 11h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Puttalam to Polonnaruwa is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $22.83 - $33.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Puttalam and Polonnaruwa?

No, there is no direct bus from Puttalam to Polonnaruwa. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Polonnaruwa via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from Puttalam to Polonnaruwa?

The distance between Puttalam and Polonnaruwa is 289 km. The road distance is 171.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Puttalam to Polonnaruwa without a car is to bus which takes 7h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Puttalam to Polonnaruwa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Puttalam to Polonnaruwa bus from?

Puttalam to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Puttalam station.

Train or bus from Puttalam to Polonnaruwa?

The best way to get from Puttalam to Polonnaruwa is to bus which takes 7h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3.15 - $8.15 and takes 11h 14m.

Where does the Puttalam to Polonnaruwa bus arrive?

Puttalam to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.

Can I drive from Puttalam to Polonnaruwa?

Yes, the driving distance between Puttalam to Polonnaruwa is 171 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Puttalam 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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