There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Viharataxi
2h 15mRs 29,275–146,107Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Manampitiyatrain Colombo
4h 57mRs 1,929–3,869Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwabus Wellawatta
4h 41mRs 3,497–4,309Drive 239.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Viharacar 239.1 km
3h 46mRs 10,757–15,537Fly to Batticaloa Airport, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Manampitiyatrain
4h 16mRs 28,125–144,787Train via Maradana
- Take the train from Maradana to Manampitiyatrain Colombo
6h 45mRs 1,929–3,869
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara is to train which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 15m and costs Rs. 29000 - Rs. 150000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara. However, there are services departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Polonnaruwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Manampitiya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Colombo and Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara is 236 km. The road distance is 239.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara without a car is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4400.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Colombo to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara, including transfers.
Colombo to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,800 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Manampitiya twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 4h 48m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Manampitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Batticaloa to Manampitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Maradana to Manampitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,300–5,500
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Polonnaruwa station.
Colombo to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Manampitiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara is 239 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Colombo to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara.
There are 129+ hotels available in Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara.