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How to get fromGalle Fort to Dambullaby taxi, plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Galle Fort to Dambulla by taxi, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Galle Fort to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    2h 37m
    Rs 58,922–180,804

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galle to Dambullabus bus
    5h 32m
    Rs 950–1,500

  3. Bus via Kaduwela

    1. Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus bus Galle
    2. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Dambullabus bus
    4h 48m
    Rs 2,833–3,071

  4. Drive  258.5 km

    1. Drive from Galle Fort to Dambullacar car 258.5 km
    3h 29m
    Rs 11,622–16,787

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Galle Fort to Dambullataxi taxi 258.5 km
    3h 29m
    Rs 22,000–27,000

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 16,718Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Galle Fort, Sri Lanka and Dambulla, Sri Lanka?

You can take a vehicle from Galle Fort to Dambulla via Galle Bus Station and Kadawatha in around 4h 48m.

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