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How to get fromDambulla to Arankeleby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dambulla to Arankele by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Melsiripurabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Melsiripura to Arankeletaxi taxi
    58 min
    Rs 1,596–2,054

  2. Drive  44.5 km

    1. Drive from Dambulla to Arankelecar car 44.5 km
    49 min
    Rs 1,970–2,845

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dambulla to Arankeletaxi taxi 44.5 km
    49 min
    Rs 2,500–3,100

  4. Bus, taxi via Dambulla

    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Malsiripurabus bus Trincomalee-Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Malsiripura to Arankeletaxi taxi
    1h 2m
    Rs 3,113–3,475

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  • Distance: 46.3 km
  • Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between Dambulla, Sri Lanka and Arankele, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Dambulla to Arankele. However, you can take the bus to Melsiripura then take the taxi to Arankele. Alternatively, you can drive from Dambulla to Arankele in around 49 min.

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