There are 3 ways to get from Polonnaruwa to Kitulgala by train, bus, taxi or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train, bus • 9h 40m
Rs. 3160 - Rs. 4052
2 alternative options
Taxi • 3h 27m
Rs. 11000 - Rs. 14000
Drive • 3h 27m
Rs. 2900 - Rs. 4300
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If you need help, visit the national COVID-19 website or call the COVID-19 Helpline 1912
Frequently Asked Questions
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- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Kitulgala is 1912.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Kitulgala is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Kitulgala is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1912.
Last updated: 16 Apr 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Kitulgala is to drive which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 4300 and takes 3h 27m.
The quickest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Kitulgala is to taxi which costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 14000 and takes 3h 27m.
The distance between Polonnaruwa and Kitulgala is 124 km. The road distance is 202.7 km.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Kitulgala without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 40m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Polonnaruwa to Kitulgala, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa to Kitulgala is 203 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Polonnaruwa to Kitulgala.
There are 44+ hotels available in Kitulgala. Prices start at Rs. 17500 per night.
- Distance: 123.6 km
- Duration: 9h 40m
What companies run services between Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka and Kitulgala, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Polonnaruwa to Kitulgala. However, you can take the taxi to Polonnaruwa, take the train to Fort Station, take the walk to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, take the bus to Kegalle, then take the taxi to Kitulgala. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kitulgala.
- Website
- railway.gov.lk
Train from Polonnaruwa to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs. 420 - Rs. 700
- Website
- railway.gov.lk
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs. 420 - Rs. 550
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs. 480 - Rs. 700
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- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs. 100 - Rs. 150
- Schedules at
- ntc.gov.lk
- Standard
- Rs. 100 - Rs. 150
- Semi Lux
- Rs. 130 - Rs. 160
- AirCon
- Rs. 190 - Rs. 220
- Super Lux
- Rs. 327
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Estimated price
- Rs. 11000 - Rs. 14000
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
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