How to Travel from
Matara Bus Station to Dambulla
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Matara Bus Station, Sri Lanka → Dambulla, Sri Lanka
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Matara Bus Station to Dambulla
Composite routes from Matara Bus Station to Dambulla
Cheapest
3 h 44 min
Car
286 km.
from $15
Other
7 h 3 min
212 km.
from $4.98
9 h 22 min
212 km.
from $18.30
2 h 58 min
Plane
212 km.
from $272.34
Route Navigator Matara Bus Station - Dambulla
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85 м
85 м
Turn left onto Sea Beach Road
Sea Beach Road, 57 м
57 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Beach Road
Beach Road, 166 м
166 м
Turn left onto Colombo-Galle-Hambanthota Road
Colombo-Galle-Hambanthota Road, 1 km 256 м
1 km 256 м
Turn right onto Bathutha road
Bathutha road, 377 м
377 м
Turn sharp left onto Rahula Road
Rahula Road, 1 km 644 м
1 km 644 м
Turn right onto Matara-Akuressa Road
Matara-Akuressa Road, 3 km 395 м
3 km 395 м
Keep left and take E001 toward Colombo, Katunayake
Colombo, Katunayake, E001, 146 km 509 м
146 km 509 м
Keep left and take AA001 toward Kadawatha
Kadawatha, AA001, 415 м
415 м
Keep right and take AA001 toward Kadawatha
Kadawatha, AA001, 37 м
37 м
Turn right onto Colombo - Kandy bypass Road
Colombo - Kandy bypass Road, 1 km 276 м
1 km 276 м
Turn right onto Colombo - Kandy Road
Colombo - Kandy Road, 26 km 198 м
26 km 198 м
Turn left onto Pasyala - Giriulla Road
Pasyala - Giriulla Road, 12 km 568 м
12 km 568 м
Keep left and take AB029 toward Meerigama
Meerigama, AB029, 99 м
99 м
Keep right and take E004 toward Kurunegala
Kurunegala, E004, 41 km 709 м
41 km 709 м
Keep left and take AA006 toward Kurunegala
Kurunegala, AA006, 1 km 271 м
1 km 271 м
Turn right onto Kurunegala - Dambulla Road
Kurunegala - Dambulla Road, 52 km 230 м
52 km 230 м
Turn right onto AB024
1 km 832 м
1 km 832 м
Turn right
71 м
71 м
Turn left
140 м
140 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Matara Bus Station to Dambulla?
The cheapest way to get from Matara Bus Station to Dambulla is to bus which costs $2.61 - $4.67 and takes 7h 3m.
What is the fastest way to get from Matara Bus Station to Dambulla?
The fastest way to get from Matara Bus Station to Dambulla is to drive and fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $228.26 - $304.35 .
Is there a direct bus between Matara Bus Station and Dambulla?
No, there is no direct bus from Matara Bus Station station to Dambulla. However, there are services departing from Matara Bus Station and arriving at Dambulla via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
How far is it from Matara Bus Station to Dambulla?
The distance between Matara Bus Station and Dambulla is 304 km. The road distance is 284.7 km.
How do I travel from Matara Bus Station to Dambulla without a car?
The best way to get from Matara Bus Station to Dambulla without a car is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs $2.61 - $4.67 .
How long does it take to get from Matara Bus Station to Dambulla?
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Matara Bus Station to Dambulla, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Matara Bus Station to Dambulla bus from?
Matara Bus Station to Dambulla bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara Bus Station.
Train, bus or fly from Matara Bus Station to Dambulla?
The best way to get from Matara Bus Station to Dambulla is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs $2.61 - $4.67 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8.70 - $19.57 and takes 9h 22m, you could also fly, which costs $239.13 - $543.48 and takes 22h 56m.
Where does the Matara Bus Station to Dambulla bus arrive?
Matara Bus Station to Dambulla bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Fort Station.
Can I drive from Matara Bus Station to Dambulla?
Yes, the driving distance between Matara Bus Station to Dambulla is 285 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Matara Bus Station 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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