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How to get fromDambulla to Yala Junctionby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Dambulla to Yala Junction by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Polgahawelabus bus
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Maradanatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Maradana to Yala Junctiontaxi taxi
    4h
    Rs 14,032–19,101

  2. Bus via Colombo

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 15-1-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Malagalabus bus 122/210
    5h 11m
    Rs 2,767–5,294

  3. Drive  179.3 km

    1. Drive from Dambulla to Yala Junctioncar car 179.3 km
    2h 41m
    Rs 8,047–11,623

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dambulla to Yala Junctiontaxi taxi 179.3 km
    2h 41m
    Rs 19,000–24,000

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Wadduwabus bus
    4h 8m
    Rs 2,823–3,522

  6. Bus via Panadura

    1. Take the bus from Dambulla to Panadurabus bus
    4h 18m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dambulla to Yala Junction.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 194.7 km
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Dambulla, Sri Lanka and Yala Junction, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Dambulla to Wadduwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 44m.

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