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How to get fromDambulla cave temple to Colomboby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Dambulla cave temple to Colombo by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Mini Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kandybus bus
    2h 35m
    Rs 850–1,200

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 15-1-1 / ...
    3h 49m
    Rs 500–2,700

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Polgahawelabus bus
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    4h 31m
    Rs 2,032–4,101

  4. Drive 148 km

    1. Drive from Dambulla cave temple to Colombocar car 148 km
    2h 18m
    Rs 6,729–9,719

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dambulla cave temple to Colombotaxi taxi 148 km
    2h 18m
    Rs 40,000–49,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 152.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Dambulla cave temple, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Magical Srilanka operates a bus from Dambulla to Kandy once daily. Tickets cost Rs 6,412 and the journey takes 2h. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily.

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