There are 5 ways to get from Dambulla to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
- Take the bus from Kandy to Rambodabus
6h 58mRs 4,894–5,782Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Radellatrain Colombo
7h 22mRs 2,032–4,101Drive 148.2 km
- Drive from Dambulla to Nuwara Eliya District (Region)car 148.2 km
2h 54mRs 6,627–9,572Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dambulla to Nuwara Eliya District (Region)taxi 148.2 km
2h 54mRs 8,000–10,000Bus, train via Dambulla
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polgahawelabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Radellatrain Colombo
7h 32mRs 3,565–5,531
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dambulla to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) is to bus and train which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Dambulla to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Dambulla to Nuwara Eliya District (Region). However, there are services departing from Dambulla and arriving at Ramboda via Ambepussa and Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Dambulla and Nuwara Eliya District (Region) is 227 km. The road distance is 148.2 km.
The best way to get from Dambulla to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Dambulla to Nuwara Eliya District (Region), including transfers.
Dambulla to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Dambulla station.
Dambulla to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dambulla to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) is 148 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Dambulla to Nuwara Eliya District (Region).
There are 1024+ hotels available in Nuwara Eliya District (Region).
What companies run services between Dambulla, Sri Lanka and Nuwara Eliya District (Region), Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Dambulla to Nuwara Eliya District (Region) via Ambepussa, Kandy, and Ramboda in around 6h 58m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela to Radella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Polgahawela to Radella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kandy to Ramboda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,000–10,000
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
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