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

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There are 5 ways to get from Dambulla to Pidurutalagala by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Polgahawelabus bus
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Nanuoyatrain train Colombo
    8h 2m
    Rs 2,882–5,201

  2. Drive 149.7 km

    1. Drive from Dambulla to Pidurutalagalacar car 149.7 km
    2h 51m
    Rs 6,769–9,777

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dambulla to Pidurutalagalataxi taxi 149.7 km
    2h 51m
    Rs 8,000–10,000

  4. Bus, train via Dambulla

    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Polgahawelabus bus Trincomalee-Colombo
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Nanuoyatrain train Colombo
    8h 12m
    Rs 4,415–6,631

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kurunegalabus bus Trincomalee / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Pidurutalagalataxi taxi
    3h 46m
    Rs 5,716–9,507

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dambulla to Pidurutalagala.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 235.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Dambulla to Pidurutalagala. However, you can take the bus to Polgahawela, walk to Polgahawela, take the train to Nanuoya, then take the taxi to Pidurutalagala. Alternatively, you can drive from Dambulla to Pidurutalagala in around 2h 51m.

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