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

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

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  1. Train, bus

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    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

  2. 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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gampola to Kandybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus bus 17
    3. Take the bus from Warakapola to Dambullabus bus
    6h 29m

  4. Drive 89.5 km

    1. Drive from Gampola to Dambullacar car 89.5 km
    1h 34m
    Rs 4,065–5,871

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gampola to Dambullataxi taxi 89.5 km
    1h 34m
    Rs 5,000–6,000

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gampola to Dambulla.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 141.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Gampola to Dambulla via Kandy, Ambepussa, and Warakapola in around 6h 29m.

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