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How to get fromDambulla to Kataragamaby plane, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Dambulla to Kataragama 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 33m
    Rs 15,980–99,758

  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
    11h 35m
    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 15m
    Rs 1,639–2,026

  4. Drive  226.5 km

    1. Drive from Dambulla to Kataragamacar car 226.5 km
    4h 14m
    Rs 10,186–14,712

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dambulla to Kataragamataxi taxi 226.5 km
    4h 14m
    Rs 24,000–30,000

  6. Taxi to Kandy, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Dambulla to Kandy (KDW)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane KDW - WRZ
    3h 20m
    Rs 19,750–105,395

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 12,589Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 33m

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

Cinnamon Air flies from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dambulla to Kataragama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 10h 15m.

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