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How to get fromDambulla to Puttalamby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Dambulla to Puttalam by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus via Anuradhapura

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus bus 15-1-1
    2. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Puttalambus bus
    4h 3m

  2. Drive 125.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dambulla to Puttalamcar car 125.3 km
    2h 14m
    Rs 5,596–8,083

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dambulla to Puttalamtaxi taxi 125.3 km
    2h 14m
    Rs 7,000–8,500

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Puttalambus bus
    4h 45m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 142.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Dambulla to Puttalam via Anuradhapura and Anuradhapura in around 4h 3m.

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