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How to get fromBengaluru to Dambullaby bus, plane, ferry, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Bengaluru to Dambulla by bus, plane, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Bus, fly to Sigiriya Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane BLR - GIU
    11h 35m
    Rs 31,206–92,218

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinambus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Dambullabus bus
    20h 36m

  3. Bus, fly to Kandy, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane BLR - KDW
    3. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Dambullataxi taxi
    12h 22m
    Rs 34,756–98,018

Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration10h 22mAverage Duration
TicketRs 30,028Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 730.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 35m

What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Dambulla, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Bengaluru to Dambulla. However, you can take the bus to Kempegowda International Airport, walk to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), then take the taxi to Dambulla. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bengaluru to Dambulla via Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 20h 36m.

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