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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 13 min
Car
149 km.
from $8

Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 1
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
3h 14m
3 times a day
$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
3h
Once daily
+94 76 714 8292
+94 76 714 8292
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Superline Travels
Website
3h 20m
Once daily
$7.39–$7.83
+94 777 382 186
+94 777 382 186
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
National Transport Commission
Website
3h 20m
Every 20 minutes
$1.30–$2.28
0112587372
0112587372
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

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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