Polonnaruwa to Colombo Fort

Polonnaruwa to Colombo Fort

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Polonnaruwa to Colombo Fort Schedule

Polonnaruwa to Colombo Fort Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Sri Lanka Railway Second Class 03:38 - 00:00LKR 2,180
Sri Lanka Railway Second Class 08:14 - 15:15LKR 2,180
Sri Lanka Railway Third Class Sleeperetts 22:25 - 04:53LKR 1,970

Transportation from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Fort

Facts about the transport from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Fort

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport4h 5m
Earliest Departure3:38 AM
Latest Departure10:25 PM
Departures per day7
Distance205 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Sri Lanka Railway

How to get from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Fort

Travelling between Polonnaruwa and Colombo Fort is possible by Train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 12.31 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 5.94.

How long does it take to get from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Fort?

It can take you anywhere between 5 and 21 hours to travel between Polonnaruwa and Colombo Fort depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Polonnaruwa and Colombo Fort. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 4h 5m. Train does a much slower job and take about 20h 22m to reach Colombo Fort.

How much does it cost to get from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Fort?

Travelling between Polonnaruwa and Colombo Fort can be as cheap as USD 5.94 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railway train and as expensive as USD 12.31 if you buy a Sri Lanka Railway Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Polonnaruwa and Colombo Fort ?

  • 7 from Polonnaruwa to Colombo starting from 03:38 Polonnaruwa until 22:25 Polonnaruwa

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Fort.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Polonnaruwa and Colombo

Ceylon Roots

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Fort?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train