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Dambulla, Sri Lanka → Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dambulla to Colombo

Composite routes from Dambulla to Colombo

Cheapest
2 h 27 min
Car
149 km.
from $8

Transport providers

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Awukana to Maradana
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.14–$3.56

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily

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:
$8.64–$9.15

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Dambulla to Colombo is to bus which costs $1.30 - $8.15 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dambulla to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $19.57 - $29.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Dambulla and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dambulla and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Dambulla to Colombo?

The distance between Dambulla and Colombo is 148 km. The road distance is 148.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Dambulla to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $1.30 - $8.15 .

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

The bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal takes 3h 20m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Dambulla to Colombo bus from?

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

Train or bus from Dambulla to Colombo?

The best way to get from Dambulla to Colombo is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $1.30 - $8.15 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $7.61 - $11.96 and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Dambulla to Colombo bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dambulla to Colombo?

Yes, the driving distance between Dambulla to Colombo is 148 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Dambulla to Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1076+ hotels available in Colombo. Prices start at $39.01 per night.
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