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How to get fromGampaha to Dambullaby plane, bus, car, taxi, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Gampaha to Dambulla by plane, bus, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    1h 8m
    Rs 20,385–127,623

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Yakkala to Dambullabus bus
    2h 31m
    Rs 1,257–1,681

  3. Drive 126.2 km

    1. Drive from Gampaha to Dambullacar car 126.2 km
    1h 55m
    Rs 5,625–8,124

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gampaha to Dambullataxi taxi 126.2 km
    1h 55m
    Rs 7,000–8,500

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gampaha to Polgahawelatrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus bus
    3h 24m
    Rs 2,009–3,976

  6. Train, bus via Dambulla

    1. Take the train from Gampaha to Polgahawelatrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus bus Colombo-Trincomalee
    3h 53m
    Rs 3,509–5,476

  7. Bus via Colombo Fort

    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambullabus bus Colombo / ...
    4h 50m
    Rs 1,711–3,420

Gampaha to Dambulla by train, foot, and bus

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
TicketRs 1,711Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 161.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Gampaha, Western, Sri Lanka and Dambulla, Sri Lanka?

Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) twice daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Yakkala to Dambulla once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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