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How to get fromNew Delhi to Dambullaby plane, train, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from New Delhi to Dambulla by plane, train, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Sigiriya Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane DEL - GIU
    8h 27m
    Rs 47,074–141,363

  2. Train, ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from New Delhi to Villupuram Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Dambullabus bus
    2d 4h
    Rs 28,547–54,403

  3. Fly to Jaffna, bus

    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane DEL - JAF
    2. Take the bus from Kaithady to Dambullabus bus
    12h 33m

  4. Fly to Kandy, taxi

    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane DEL - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Dambullataxi taxi
    9h 44m
    Rs 46,624–127,163

  5. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane DEL - BTC
    2. Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus bus
    13h 8m
    Rs 44,974–123,413

  6. Bus, train, drive, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Bhopal, Madhya Pradeshbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bhopal Jn to Mayiladuturai Jtrain train
    3. Drive from Mayiladuturai J to Nagapattinamcar car
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Dambullabus bus
    2d 11h
    Rs 35,856–57,329

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration8h 37mAverage Duration
TicketRs 45,976Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,357.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between New Delhi, India and Dambulla, Sri Lanka?

SriLankan Airlines, Cinnamon Air, and IndiGo Airlines fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) twice daily.

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