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

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

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  1. Bus via Kaduwela

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus bus Galle
    2. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Dambullabus bus
    4h 35m
    Rs 2,833–3,071

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galle to Dambullabus bus
    5h 19m
    Rs 950–1,500

  3. Drive 253.9 km

    1. Drive from Galle to Dambullacar car 253.9 km
    3h 31m
    Rs 11,393–16,456

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Galle to Dambullataxi taxi 253.9 km
    3h 31m
    Rs 27,000–33,000

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane KCT - GIU
    22h 6m
    Rs 18,925–103,261

Koggala (KCT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration21h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRs 12,853Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Galle to Dambulla.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 258.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Galle Bus Station to Dambulla via Kadawatha in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, Cinnamon Air flies from Koggala (KCT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) once daily.

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