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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colombo to Dambulla

Composite routes from Colombo to Dambulla

Cheapest
2 h 26 min
Car
149 km.
from $8

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$434.78

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Maradana to Awukana
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.98–$3.04

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily

Superline Travels

Phone:
+94 777 382 186
Email:
Website:
superline.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.50–$7.93

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.30–$2.28

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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