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Polonnaruwa to Chilaw

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Five ways to Travel from Polonnaruwa to Chilaw

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Cheapest
By car (196 km)
3 h 15 min
196 km.
from $10
Other
Rideshare
3 h 15 min
196 km.
from $7.46
Bus
6 h 19 min
138 km.
Train
10 h
138 km.
from $6.30
Bus, Plane, Taxi
4 h 50 min
138 km.
from $701.18

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:
$292.18–$1,079.81

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Polonnaruwa to Ragama
Ave. Duration:
6h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.52–$4.83
Train from Ragama to Chilaw
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.51–$1.33

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Pettah to Chilaw
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day

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:
$8.51–$9.02
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloa
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.38–$8.89

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Chilaw is to train which costs $2.93 - $7.07 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Chilaw is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $25 - $36.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Polonnaruwa and Chilaw?

No, there is no direct bus from Polonnaruwa to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Chilaw via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Polonnaruwa to Chilaw?

The distance between Polonnaruwa and Chilaw is 302 km. The road distance is 195.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Chilaw without a car is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Polonnaruwa to Chilaw, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Polonnaruwa to Chilaw bus from?

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

Train or bus from Polonnaruwa to Chilaw?

The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Chilaw is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2.93 - $7.07 and takes 10h.

Where does the Polonnaruwa to Chilaw bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Polonnaruwa to Chilaw?

Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa to Chilaw is 195 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Polonnaruwa to Chilaw.

Where can I stay near Chilaw?

There are 47+ hotels available in Chilaw. Prices start at $14.28 per night.
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