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How to get fromDambulla to Kotmaleby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Dambulla to Kotmale by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Ambepussa

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus bus 17
    3. Take the taxi from Kandy to Kotmaletaxi taxi
    4h 26m
    Rs 5,094–5,882

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Polgahawelabus bus
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Inguruoyatrain train Colombo
    5h 49m
    Rs 3,132–5,501

  3. Drive 119 km

    1. Drive from Dambulla to Kotmalecar car 119 km
    2h 8m
    Rs 5,378–7,767

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dambulla to Kotmaletaxi taxi 119 km
    2h 8m
    Rs 6,500–8,000

  5. Bus, train via Dambulla

    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Polgahawelabus bus Trincomalee-Colombo
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Inguruoyatrain train Colombo
    5h 59m
    Rs 4,665–6,931

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kurunegalabus bus Trincomalee / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Kotmaletaxi taxi
    3h 3m
    Rs 4,416–8,007

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 196 km
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Dambulla to Kotmale. However, you can take the bus to Ambepussa, take the bus to Kandy, then take the taxi to Kotmale. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dambulla to Kotmale via Polgahawela, Polgahawela, and Inguruoya in around 5h 49m.

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