Distance
167 km (104.4 miles)
Price range
US$ 5-US$ 22
Ride Duration Range
5h 40m-6h 45m
Earliest Departure
00:30
Latest Departure
15:30
Most Popular Operator

Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.

Travel Schedule Options from Colombo to Polonnaruwa



























































































Taking a bus from Colombo to Polonnaruwa

Fastest bus: 5h 40m

Cheapest bus: US$ 16

The fastest: 5h 40m

The cheapest: US$ 16

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Charger

Reclining Seats

TV

The fastest: 5h 58m

The cheapest: US$ 5

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

WC

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About the ride from Colombo to Polonnaruwa

Colombo to Polonnaruwa Route Information

The distance between Colombo and Polonnaruwa is 104 miles, or approximately 167 kilometers.

There are 2 ways to get from Colombo to Polonnaruwa, including train,bus.

The earliest departure leaves at 00:30 and has a duration of 6 hours 30 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by bus, which takes approximately 5 hours 40 minutes.

Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.

Colombo to Polonnaruwa by train

  • Starting Price: US$ 5
  • 22 departures a day, or 154 departures a week

There are 10 travel classes for this journey, including: Second Class, First Class, Third Class Sleeper, Third Class Reserved Seats, Second Class Sleeper, Second Class Seat, First Class Sleeper, First Class Reserved Seats, Second Class Reserved Seats and Second Class Sleeperette.

Each train ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all train options.

Colombo to Polonnaruwa by bus

  • Starting Price: US$ 16
  • 13 departures a day, or 91 departures a week

There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Standard and Tourist.

Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.

Companies Operating from Colombo to Polonnaruwa

Average time

6h 30m

Average price

US$ 16

(888)

Average time

5h 40m - 6h 20m

Average price

US$ 21

Average time

6h 20m

Average price

US$ 16

Average time

5h 58m - 6h 45m

Average price

US$ 5

Popular stations and stops in Colombo and Polonnaruwa

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