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How to get fromDambulla cave temple to Yala National Parkby plane, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Dambulla cave temple to Yala National Park by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Sigiriya Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    1h 34m
    Rs 14,942–94,831

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 15-1-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    12h 9m
    Rs 1,267–3,474

  3. Mini Bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kandybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    10h 54m
    Rs 1,639–2,026

  4. Drive 227.2 km

    1. Drive from Dambulla cave temple to Kataragamacar car 227.2 km
    4h 14m
    Rs 10,168–14,687

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dambulla cave temple to Kataragamataxi taxi 227.2 km
    4h 14m
    Rs 25,000–30,000

  6. Taxi to Kandy, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Dambulla cave temple to Kandy (KDW)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane KDW - WRZ
    3h 19m
    Rs 17,394–93,911

  7. Bus via Kandy

    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus bus 17
    3. Take the bus from Kandy to Kataragamabus bus
    14h 42m
    Rs 3,544–4,082

Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 11,870Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241 km
  • Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Dambulla cave temple, Sri Lanka and Yala National Park, Southern, Sri Lanka?

Cinnamon Air flies from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dambulla cave temple to Kataragama via Dambulla, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Kataragama in around 10h 54m.

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