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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Warakapola to Polonnaruwa

Composite routes from Warakapola to Polonnaruwa

Cheapest
2 h 40 min
Car
159 km.
from $8
Other
3 h 30 min
118 km.
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Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
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 Mirigama to Polonnaruwa
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.27–$4.32

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Warakapola to Dambulla
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily

Superline Travels

Phone:
+94 777 382 186
Email:
Website:
superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwa
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.64–$9.15

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Warakapola to Polonnaruwa is to train which costs $5 - $8.70 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Warakapola to Polonnaruwa is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs $260.87 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Warakapola and Polonnaruwa?

No, there is no direct bus from Warakapola to Polonnaruwa. However, there are services departing from Warakapola and arriving at Polonnaruwa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Warakapola to Polonnaruwa?

The distance between Warakapola and Polonnaruwa is 160 km. The road distance is 159.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Warakapola to Polonnaruwa without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Warakapola to Polonnaruwa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Warakapola to Polonnaruwa bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Warakapola to Polonnaruwa?

The best way to get from Warakapola to Polonnaruwa is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $8.70 and takes 5h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $260.87 - $336.96 and takes 2h 27m.

Where does the Warakapola to Polonnaruwa bus arrive?

Warakapola to Polonnaruwa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.

Can I drive from Warakapola to Polonnaruwa?

Yes, the driving distance between Warakapola to Polonnaruwa is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Warakapola 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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