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How to get fromHorton Plains National Park to Dambullaby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Horton Plains National Park to Dambulla by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Horton Plains National Park to Hattontaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus bus
    7h 30m
    Rs 5,265–7,959

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ohiya to Polgahawelatrain train Badulla
    2. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus bus Colombo-Trincomalee
    9h 26m
    Rs 4,292–6,518

  3. Bus, Mini Bus

    1. Take the bus from Belihuloya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Badulla-Colombo / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kandy to Dambullabus bus
    8h 23m
    Rs 5,089–6,310

  4. Drive 171.9 km

    1. Drive from Horton Plains National Park to Dambullacar car 171.9 km
    3h 6m
    Rs 7,687–11,103

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Horton Plains National Park to Dambullataxi taxi 171.9 km
    3h 6m
    Rs 9,500–12,000

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 79-1
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambullabus bus Colombo / ...
    10h 21m
    Rs 5,119–5,996

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 239.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka and Dambulla, Sri Lanka?

You can take a vehicle from Horton Plains National Park to Dambulla via Belihuloya and Kandy in around 8h 23m.

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