Dambulla to Colombo Trip Overview
Distance 137 km (85.6 miles) | |
Price range US$ 5-US$ 100 | |
Ride Duration Range 3h-18h 31m | |
Earliest Departure 18:30 | |
Latest Departure 23:30 | |
Most Popular Operator |
Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.
Taking a bus from Dambulla to Colombo
Fastest bus: 5h
Cheapest bus: US$ 16

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 minivan,car,bus,train.
The earliest departure leaves at 18:30 and has a duration of 3 hours 30 minutes.
The fastest way to travel is by minivan, which takes approximately 3 hours.
Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.
Dambulla to Colombo by minivan
- Starting Price: US$ 34
- 140 departures a day, or 980 departures a week
There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Standard and Scenic.
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.
Dambulla to Colombo by car
- Starting Price: US$ 59
- 361 departures a day, or 2527 departures a week
There are 4 travel classes for this journey, including: SUV, Economy, Standard and Comfort.
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.
Dambulla to Colombo by bus
- Starting Price: US$ 16
- 9 departures a day, or 63 departures a week
The only travel class available is Tourist.
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.
Dambulla to Colombo by train
- Starting Price: US$ 5
- 12 departures a day, or 84 departures a week
There are 7 travel classes for this journey, including: Second Class, Third Class Reserved Seats, First Class, Second Class Seat, First Class Reserved Seats, Second Class Reserved Seats and Second Class Sleeperette.
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 Dambulla to Colombo
Popular stations and stops in Dambulla and Colombo
Departure stations in Dambulla
Arrival stations in Colombo
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