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

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There are 5 ways to get from Dambulla to Kalpitiya by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Ottappuwa

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    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus bus 15-1-1
    2. Take the taxi from Tambuttegam to Kalpitiyataxi taxi
    5h 2m
    Rs 7,351–9,392

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus bus 15-1-1
    2. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Kalpitiyataxi taxi
    3h 51m
    Rs 8,241–10,262

  3. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Puttalambus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Kalpitiyataxi taxi
    5h 36m

  4. Drive  169.2 km

    1. Drive from Dambulla to Kalpitiyacar car 169.2 km
    3h 2m
    Rs 7,612–10,994

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dambulla to Kalpitiyataxi taxi 169.2 km
    3h 2m
    Rs 9,000–12,000

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dambulla to Kalpitiya.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 199.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Dambulla to Kalpitiya. However, you can take the bus to Anuradhapura, take the line 57 bus to Tambuttegam, then take the taxi to Kalpitiya. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Anuradhapura then take the taxi to Kalpitiya.

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