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How to get fromGampola to Dambullaby taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gampola to Dambulla by taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Gampola to Kurunegalataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Dambullabus bus Colombo / ...
    2h 29m
    Rs 4,073–7,165

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain train Badulla
    2. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus bus
    4h 39m
    Rs 2,025–4,000

  3. Train, bus via Dambulla

    1. Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain train Badulla
    2. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus bus Colombo-Trincomalee
    5h 8m
    Rs 3,525–5,500

  4. Drive  89.5 km

    1. Drive from Gampola to Dambullacar car 89.5 km
    1h 34m
    Rs 4,012–5,795

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gampola to Dambullataxi taxi 89.5 km
    1h 34m
    Rs 6,000–8,000

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  • Distance: 110.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Gampola, Central, Sri Lanka and Dambulla, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Gampola to Dambulla. However, you can take the taxi to Kurunegala then take the bus to Dambulla. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gampola to Dambulla via Polgahawela and Polgahawela in around 4h 39m.

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