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

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

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Nawalapitiya to Polgahawelataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus bus
    2h 48m
    Rs 4,116–5,018

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nawalapitiya to Polgahawelatrain train Badulla
    2. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus bus
    5h 6m
    Rs 2,039–4,020

  3. Drive 105.6 km

    1. Drive from Nawalapitiya to Dambullacar car 105.6 km
    1h 52m
    Rs 4,761–6,877

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nawalapitiya to Dambullataxi taxi 105.6 km
    1h 52m
    Rs 5,500–7,000

  5. Train, bus via Dambulla

    1. Take the train from Nawalapitiya to Polgahawelatrain train Badulla
    2. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus bus Colombo-Trincomalee
    5h 35m
    Rs 3,539–5,520

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nawalapitiya to Dambulla.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 139.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Nawalapitiya, Sri Lanka and Dambulla, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Nawalapitiya to Dambulla. However, you can take the taxi to Polgahawela then take the bus to Dambulla. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nawalapitiya to Dambulla via Polgahawela and Polgahawela in around 5h 6m.

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