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There are 6 ways to get from Ambalangoda to Polonnaruwa by bus, train, taxi, car or plane

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Bus

  1. Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
  2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla

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Train

  1. Take the train from Ambalangoda to Maradana
  2. Take the train from Fort Station to Polonnaruwa

Taxi

  1. Take a taxi from Ambalangoda to Polonnaruwa

Drive

  1. Drive from Ambalangoda to Polonnaruwa

Train to Colombo, fly to Sigiriya

  1. Take the train from Ambalangoda to Maradana
  2. Fly from Colombo (CMB) to Sigiriya (GIU)

Bus to Diyawanna Oya, fly to Hatton, taxi

  1. Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
  2. Fly from Diyawanna Oya (DWO) to Hatton (NUF)
  3. Take a taxi from Hatton to Polonnaruwa

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The cheapest way to get from Ambalangoda to Polonnaruwa is to train which costs Rs. 950 - Rs. 2900 and takes 8h 17m.

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The fastest way to get from Ambalangoda to Polonnaruwa is to taxi which takes 4h 29m and costs Rs. 27000 - Rs. 32000.

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The distance between Ambalangoda and Polonnaruwa is 216 km. The road distance is 300.1 km.

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The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Polonnaruwa without a car is to bus which takes 8h 2m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 7500.

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It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Ambalangoda to Polonnaruwa, including transfers.

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The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Polonnaruwa is to bus which takes 8h 2m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 950 - Rs. 2900 and takes 8h 17m.

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The quickest flight from Colombo Airport to Sigiriya Airport is the direct flight which takes 30 min.

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Yes, the driving distance between Ambalangoda to Polonnaruwa is 300 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Ambalangoda to Polonnaruwa.

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Cinnamon Air offers flights from Colombo Airport to Sigiriya Airport.

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There are 104+ hotels available in Polonnaruwa. Prices start at Rs. 4604 per night.

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Map of how to get from Ambalangoda to Polonnaruwa.
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  • Distance: 216.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka and Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Ambalangoda to Polonnaruwa via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Dambulla in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ambalangoda to Polonnaruwa via Fort Station and Polonnaruwa in around 8h 17m.

Airlines
Cinnamon Air
Website
cinnamonair.com
Flights from Colombo to Sigiriya
Ave. Duration
30 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
Rs. 70000 - Rs. 150000
Flights from Diyawanna Oya to Hatton
Ave. Duration
30 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
Rs. 95000 - Rs. 190000
Train operators
Sri Lanka Railways
Phone
1971
Website
railway.gov.lk
Train from Ambalangoda to Maradana
Ave. Duration
1h 50m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
Rs. 190 - Rs. 1800
Website
http://www.railway.gov.lk/web/index.php?lang=en
Website
https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
3rd Class Fare
Rs. 250 - Rs. 330
2nd Class Fare
Rs. 270 - Rs. 380
3rd Class
Rs. 1457
2nd Class
Rs. 194
1st Class
Rs. 1749
Train from Fort Station to Polonnaruwa
Ave. Duration
5h 23m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
Rs. 410 - Rs. 700
Website
http://www.railway.gov.lk/web/index.php?lang=en
Website
https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
3rd Class Fare
Rs. 410 - Rs. 550
2nd Class Fare
Rs. 480 - Rs. 700
Bus operators
National Transport Commission
Phone
+94 011-2587372
Email
info@ntc.gov.lk
Website
ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
Ave. Duration
2h 45m
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
Rs. 110 - Rs. 160
Website
https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
Schedules at
https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
Standard
Rs. 110 - Rs. 160
Semi Lux
Rs. 140 - Rs. 180
AirCon
Rs. 210 - Rs. 240
Super Lux
Rs. 362
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla
Ave. Duration
4h
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
Rs. 170 - Rs. 230
Website
https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
Schedules at
https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
Standard
Rs. 170 - Rs. 230
Semi Lux
Rs. 250 - Rs. 300
AirCon
Rs. 340 - Rs. 390
Super Lux
Rs. 578
Superline Travels
Phone
+94776942070
Email
info@superline.lk
Website
superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla
Ave. Duration
3h 54m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
Rs. 2400 - Rs. 2600
Website
https://superline.lk/
Other operators
Taxi from Ambalangoda to Polonnaruwa
Ave. Duration
4h 29m
Estimated price
Rs. 27000 - Rs. 32000
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
Phone
+94 76 695 2292
Website
hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Bentota Taxi
Phone
+94 71 39 09 573
Website
bentotataxi.com

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