There are 4 ways to get from Passikudah Bay to Minneriya by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Polonnaruwabus Kalmunai
1h 46mRs 3,825–4,503Train
cheapest- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Hingurakgodatrain Batticaloa
2h 2mRs 2,195–4,206Drive 83.7 km
- Drive from Passikudah Bay to Minneriyacar 83.7 km
1h 22mRs 3,754–5,422Taxi
- Take the taxi from Passikudah Bay to Minneriyataxi 83.7 km
1h 22mRs 4,300–5,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Passikudah Bay to Minneriya is to train which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4300 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Passikudah Bay to Minneriya is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Passikudah Bay to Minneriya. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Polonnaruwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Passikudah Bay to Minneriya. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Hingurakgoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Passikudah Bay and Minneriya is 89 km. The road distance is 83.7 km.
The best way to get from Passikudah Bay to Minneriya without a car is to bus which takes 1h 46m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4500.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Passikudah Bay to Minneriya, including transfers.
Passikudah Bay to Minneriya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Passikudah Bay to Minneriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Passikudah Bay to Minneriya is to bus which takes 1h 46m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4300 and takes 2h 2m.
What companies run services between Passikudah Bay, Sri Lanka and Minneriya, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Oddaimavadi to Polonnaruwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,600 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Valaichchenai to Hingurakgoda 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 44m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Valaichchenai to Hingurakgoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,300–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Passikudah Bay to Minneriya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Polonnaruwa station.
Passikudah Bay to Minneriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Hingurakgoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Passikudah Bay to Minneriya is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Passikudah Bay to Minneriya.
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