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How to get fromDambulla to Nuwaraeliya Colonyby bus, taxi, car, or train

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Nuwaraeliya Colonytaxi taxi
    3h 50m

  2. Bus, train, taxi via Anuradhapura

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus bus
    2. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Mankulamtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mankulam to Nuwaraeliya Colonytaxi taxi
    5h 26m
    Rs 3,641–5,962

  3. Drive 176.1 km

    1. Drive from Dambulla to Nuwaraeliya Colonycar car 176.1 km
    3h 24m
    Rs 7,952–11,487

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dambulla to Nuwaraeliya Colonytaxi taxi 176.1 km
    3h 24m
    Rs 9,500–12,000

  5. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    2. Take the train from Vavuniya to Mankulamtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mankulam to Nuwaraeliya Colonytaxi taxi
    4h 18m

  6. Bus, taxi via Vavuniya

    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kanagarayankulam to Nuwaraeliya Colonytaxi taxi
    4h 19m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 243.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Dambulla, Sri Lanka and Nuwaraeliya Colony, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Dambulla to Nuwaraeliya Colony. However, you can take the bus to Kilinochchi then take the taxi to Nuwaraeliya Colony. Alternatively, you can drive from Dambulla to Nuwaraeliya Colony in around 3h 24m.

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