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How to get fromMatale to Dambulla cave templeby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Matale to Dambulla cave temple by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Matale to Polgahawelatrain train Matale
    2. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus bus
    6h 29m
    Rs 2,034–4,013

  2. Drive 45.9 km

    1. Drive from Matale to Dambulla cave templecar car 45.9 km
    44 min
    Rs 2,090–3,019

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Matale to Dambulla cave templetaxi taxi 45.9 km
    44 min
    Rs 2,600–3,200

  4. Train, bus via Dambulla

    1. Take the train from Matale to Polgahawelatrain train Matale
    2. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus bus Colombo-Trincomalee
    6h 52m
    Rs 3,534–5,513

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  • Distance: 154.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Matale, Sri Lanka and Dambulla cave temple, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Matale to Dambulla cave temple. However, you can take the train to Polgahawela, walk to Polgahawela, take the bus to Dambulla, then walk to Dambulla cave temple. Alternatively, you can drive from Matale to Dambulla cave temple in around 44 min.

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