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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colombo to Dambulla

Composite routes from Colombo to Dambulla

Cheapest
2 h 15 min
Car
150 km.
from $8

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 1
Cinnamon Air
Website
Cinnamon Air
Website
30 min
Every day
$206.52–$434.78
+94 11 2 475 475
+94 11 2 475 475
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Train operators
Found: 1
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
4h
Once daily
$0.98–$3.04
+94 11 4 600 111
+94 11 4 600 111
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Bus operators
Found: 3
NCG Express
Website
Superline Travels
Website
National Transport Commission
Website
NCG Express
Website
2h 30m
Once daily
+94 76 714 8292
+94 76 714 8292
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Superline Travels
Website
3h 7m
Once daily
$7.50–$7.93
+94 777 382 186
+94 777 382 186
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
National Transport Commission
Website
4h 10m
Every 15 minutes
$1.30–$2.28
0112587372
0112587372
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Dambulla is to bus which costs $1.30 - $8.15 and takes 4h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Dambulla is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs $239.13 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Colombo and Dambulla?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Dambulla. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Colombo to Dambulla?

The distance between Colombo and Dambulla is 174 km. The road distance is 148.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Dambulla without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $1.30 - $8.15 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Colombo to Dambulla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Dambulla bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Colombo to Dambulla?

The best way to get from Colombo to Dambulla is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs $239.13 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1.30 - $8.15 and takes 4h 10m, you could also train, which costs $7.61 - $11.96 and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Colombo to Dambulla bus arrive?

Colombo to Dambulla bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.

Can I drive from Colombo to Dambulla?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Dambulla is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Colombo to Dambulla.

Where can I stay near Dambulla?

There are 739+ hotels available in Dambulla. Prices start at $20.63 per night.
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