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How to get fromDambulla to Nuwara Eliyaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Dambulla to Nuwara Eliya by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Polgahawelabus bus
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gampola to Nuwara Eliyabus bus
    7h 35m
    Rs 2,832–5,101

  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 Nuwara Eliyabus bus 79-1
    8h 15m
    Rs 1,017–3,824

  3. Drive 144.1 km

    1. Drive from Dambulla to Nuwara Eliyacar car 144.1 km
    2h 35m
    Rs 6,498–9,386

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dambulla to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi 144.1 km
    2h 35m
    Rs 8,000–9,500

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 197.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Dambulla, Sri Lanka and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Dambulla to Nuwara Eliya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 8h 15m.

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