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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Thanamalwila to Dambulla

Composite routes from Thanamalwila to Dambulla

Cheapest
4 h 8 min
Car
231 km.
from $12
Other
3 h 31 min
Plane, Taxi
166 km.
from $711.63
14 h
166 km.
from $7.54
8 h 45 min
166 km.
from $22.43
4 h
Plane
166 km.
from $287.34

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Weerawila International Airport to Bandaranaike
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.18–$584.37
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.37–$508.15

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Tissamaharama to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.54–$4.57
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.52–$2.67
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.52–$2.92

Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT

Phone:
+94 112 581 120
Website:
sltb.eseat.lk/
Bus from Thanamalwila to Nuwara
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.87
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.67

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Thanamalwila to Dambulla is to bus via Nuwara Eliya which costs $5.43 - $8.15 and takes 14h.

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

The fastest way to get from Thanamalwila to Dambulla is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 31m and costs $369.57 - $706.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Thanamalwila and Dambulla?

No, there is no direct bus from Thanamalwila to Dambulla. However, there are services departing from Thanamalwila and arriving at Dambulla via Nuwara Eliya and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.

How far is it from Thanamalwila to Dambulla?

The distance between Thanamalwila and Dambulla is 335 km. The road distance is 231.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Thanamalwila to Dambulla without a car is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs $13.04 - $18.48 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Thanamalwila to Dambulla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thanamalwila to Dambulla bus from?

Thanamalwila to Dambulla bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Thanamalwila station.

Where does the Thanamalwila to Dambulla bus arrive?

Thanamalwila to Dambulla bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Nuwara Eliya station.

Can I drive from Thanamalwila to Dambulla?

Yes, the driving distance between Thanamalwila to Dambulla is 232 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Thanamalwila 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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