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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dambulla to Kataragama

Composite routes from Dambulla to Kataragama

Cheapest
4 h 21 min
Car
247 km.
from $13
Other
11 h 35 min
176 km.
from $9.54

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$317.59–$698.70

Bus operators

Superline Travels

Phone:
+94 777 382 186
Email:
Website:
superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.77–$9.27

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.52–$2.67
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragama
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.67–$4.70

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Dambulla to Kataragama?

The cheapest way to get from Dambulla to Kataragama is to bus which costs $3.59 - $11.96 and takes 11h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dambulla to Kataragama?

The fastest way to get from Dambulla to Kataragama is to fly which takes 1h 35m and costs $282.61 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Dambulla and Kataragama?

No, there is no direct bus from Dambulla to Kataragama. However, there are services departing from Dambulla and arriving at Kataragama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

How far is it from Dambulla to Kataragama?

The distance between Dambulla and Kataragama is 241 km. The road distance is 247.2 km.

How do I travel from Dambulla to Kataragama without a car?

The best way to get from Dambulla to Kataragama without a car is to bus which takes 11h 35m and costs $3.59 - $11.96 .

How long does it take to get from Dambulla to Kataragama?

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Dambulla to Kataragama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dambulla to Kataragama bus from?

Dambulla to Kataragama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Dambulla station.

Train, bus or fly from Dambulla to Kataragama?

The best way to get from Dambulla to Kataragama is to fly which takes 1h 35m and costs $282.61 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3.59 - $11.96 and takes 11h 35m. There are no good options to train between Dambulla to Kataragama.

Where does the Dambulla to Kataragama bus arrive?

Dambulla to Kataragama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Dambulla to Kataragama?

Yes, the driving distance between Dambulla to Kataragama is 247 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Dambulla to Kataragama.

Where can I stay near Kataragama?

There are 364+ hotels available in Kataragama. Prices start at $64.85 per night.
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