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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Galle to Dambulla

Composite routes from Galle to Dambulla

Cheapest
3 h 28 min
Car
253 km.
from $13

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 1
Cinnamon Air
Website
Cinnamon Air
Website
22h
Every day
$241.37–$584.37
+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
2h 17m
3 times a day
$0.80–$7.13
+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
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NCG Express
Website
1h 55m
Once daily
+94 76 714 8292
+94 76 714 8292
[email protected]
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Superline Travels
Website
3h 32m
Once daily
$8.77–$9.27
+94 777 382 186
+94 777 382 186
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
National Transport Commission
Website
1h 40m
Every 30 minutes
$1.27–$2.29
0112587372
0112587372
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Galle to Dambulla is to train and bus which costs $1.96 - $8.70 and takes 7h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galle to Dambulla is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $347.83 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Galle and Dambulla?

No, there is no direct bus from Galle station to Dambulla. However, there are services departing from Galle Bus Station and arriving at Dambulla via Kadawatha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Galle to Dambulla?

The distance between Galle and Dambulla is 258 km. The road distance is 257.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Galle to Dambulla without a car is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $8.15 - $10.33 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Galle to Dambulla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galle to Dambulla bus from?

Galle to Dambulla bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Galle Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Galle to Dambulla?

The best way to get from Galle to Dambulla is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $8.15 - $10.33 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8.70 - $18.48 and takes 8h, you could also fly, which costs $228.26 - $532.61 and takes 22h 38m.

Where does the Galle to Dambulla bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Galle to Dambulla?

Yes, the driving distance between Galle to Dambulla is 258 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Galle to Dambulla.

Which airlines fly from Koggala Airport to Sigiriya Airport Airport?

Cinnamon Air offers flights from Koggala Airport to Sigiriya Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Dambulla?

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