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How to get from
Dambulla to Colombo

Dambulla to Colombo Trip Overview

Distance137 km (85.6 miles)
Price range$5-$128
Ride Duration Range2h 50m-18h 47m
Earliest Departure23:43
Latest Departure23:43

Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.

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Taking a bus from Dambulla to Colombo

Fastest bus: 5h

Cheapest bus: $16

The fastest: 5h

The cheapest: $16

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Charger

Reclining Seats

TV

The fastest: 4h 11m

The cheapest: $5

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The fastest: 2h 50m

The cheapest: $52

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

The fastest: 2h 50m

The cheapest: $47

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

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A beautiful view from within central Colombo

About the ride from Dambulla to Colombo

Dambulla to Colombo Route Information

The distance between Dambulla and Colombo is 86 miles, or approximately 137 kilometers.

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

The earliest departure leaves at 23:43 and has a duration of 18 hours 47 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by car, which takes approximately 2 hours 50 minutes.

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

Dambulla to Colombo by car

  • Starting Price: $46
  • 312 departures a day, or 2184 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 options.

Dambulla to Colombo by bus

  • Starting Price: $15
  • 3 departures a day, or 21 departures a week

There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Tourist and VIP 32 Seats.

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 options.

Dambulla to Colombo by minivan

  • Starting Price: $51
  • 209 departures a day, or 1463 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 options.

Dambulla to Colombo by train

  • Starting Price: $4
  • 10 departures a day, or 70 departures a week

There are 4 travel classes for this journey, including: Second Class, Third Class Reserved Seats, First Class and Second Class Seat.

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 options.

Companies Operating from Dambulla to Colombo

Average time

3h 10m

Average price

$47 - $52

(14)

Average time

8h 15m

Average price

$88

Average time

5h

Average price

$16

Popular stations and stops in Dambulla and Colombo

Departure stations in Dambulla

Dambulla - Any hotel

Dambulla Bus Stand

Dambulla Bus Station

Dambulla Main Bus Station

Arrival stations in Colombo

Colombo City - Any hotel

Colombo Express Bus Stop

PPT Bus Stop

Colombo

Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (CMB)

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