Distance
142 km (88.8 miles)
Price range
US$5-US$128
Ride Duration Range
2h 35m-5h
Earliest Departure
09:45
Latest Departure
23:30
Most Popular Operator

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Taking a bus from Colombo to Dambulla

Fastest bus: 2h 35m

Cheapest bus: US$12

The fastest: 2h 35m

The cheapest: US$12

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Charger

Reclining Seats

TV

The fastest: 3h 39m

The cheapest: US$5

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The fastest: 2h 50m

The cheapest: US$24

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

The fastest: 2h 50m

The cheapest: US$50

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

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About the ride from Colombo to Dambulla

Colombo to Dambulla Route Information

The distance between Colombo and Dambulla is 89 miles, or approximately 142 kilometers.

There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Dambulla, including bus,minivan,car,train.

The earliest departure leaves at 09:45 and has a duration of 3 hours 39 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by bus, which takes approximately 2 hours 35 minutes.

Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.

Colombo to Dambulla by bus

  • Starting Price: US$12
  • 7 departures a day, or 49 departures a week

There are 3 travel classes for this journey, including: Tourist, VIP 32 Seats and Luxury.

Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.

Colombo to Dambulla by minivan

  • Starting Price: US$24
  • 218 departures a day, or 1526 departures a week

The only travel class available is Standard.

Each minivan ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all minivan options.

Colombo to Dambulla by car

  • Starting Price: US$50
  • 264 departures a day, or 1848 departures a week

There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Economy and Standard.

Each car ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all car options.

Colombo to Dambulla by train

  • Starting Price: US$5
  • 7 departures a day, or 49 departures a week

There are 6 travel classes for this journey, including: Third Class Reserved Seats, Second Class, First Class, Second Class Seat, First Class Reserved Seats and Second Class Reserved Seats.

Each train ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all train options.

Companies Operating from Colombo to Dambulla

Average time

3h - 3h 30m

Average price

US$24

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Average time

5h

Average price

US$22

Average time

5h

Average price

US$16

Average time

3h 30m

Average price

US$84 - US$114

Popular stations and stops in Colombo and Dambulla

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