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

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kurunegalabus bus Trincomalee / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Pilimathalawataxi taxi
    2h 17m
    Rs 3,116–6,007

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Polgahawelabus bus
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Pilimatalawatrain train Colombo
    4h 1m
    Rs 2,032–4,001

  3. Drive  81.2 km

    1. Drive from Dambulla to Pilimathalawacar car 81.2 km
    1h 25m
    Rs 3,651–5,273

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dambulla to Pilimathalawataxi taxi 81.2 km
    1h 25m
    Rs 5,500–7,000

  5. Bus, train via Dambulla

    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Polgahawelabus bus Trincomalee-Colombo
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Pilimatalawatrain train Colombo
    4h 11m
    Rs 3,565–5,431

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Map of how to get from Dambulla to Pilimathalawa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 97.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Dambulla to Pilimathalawa. However, you can take the bus to Kurunegala then take the taxi to Pilimathalawa. Alternatively, you can drive from Dambulla to Pilimathalawa in around 1h 25m.

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