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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kalutara to Dambulla

Composite routes from Kalutara to Dambulla

Cheapest
2 h 53 min
Car
187 km.
from $10
Other
1 h 55 min
Taxi, Plane
160 km.
from $525.52
5 h 30 min
Train, Bus
160 km.
from $3.07
6 h 43 min
160 km.
from $14.02
6 h 30 min
160 km.
from $25.17

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:
$228.67–$571.67

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Kalutara South to Fort
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.36–$1.02
Train from Kalutara South to Maradana
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.37–$1.08
Train from Maradana to Awukana
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.08–$3.43

Bus operators

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:
$1.40–$2.67
Bus from Malagala to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.38–$0.83

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kalutara to Dambulla is to train and bus which costs $1.41 - $3.15 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kalutara to Dambulla is to taxi and fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $271.74 - $500 .

How far is it from Kalutara to Dambulla?

The distance between Kalutara and Dambulla is 223 km. The road distance is 186.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kalutara to Dambulla without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $1.41 - $3.15 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Kalutara to Dambulla, including transfers.

Train or bus from Kalutara to Dambulla?

The best way to get from Kalutara to Dambulla is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs $7.61 - $13.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15.22 - $19.57 and takes 6h 30m.

Can I drive from Kalutara to Dambulla?

Yes, the driving distance between Kalutara to Dambulla is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Kalutara to Dambulla.

Where can I stay near Dambulla?

There are 754+ hotels available in Dambulla. Prices start at $19.99 per night.
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