Dambulla to Colombo

Dambulla to Colombo

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Dambulla to Colombo Schedule

Dambulla to Colombo Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Ceylon Roots Comfort 2pax Any timeLKR 41,824
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 05:13 - 00:00LKR 3,125

Transportation from Dambulla to Colombo

Facts about the transport from Dambulla to Colombo

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport2h 15m
Earliest Departure5:13 AM
Latest Departure5:13 AM
Departures per day3
Distance113 kilometers
Transport CompaniesLakpura, Sri Lanka Railway

How to get from Dambulla to Colombo

Travelling between Dambulla and Colombo is possible by Train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 361.98 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 139.48.

How long does it take to get from Dambulla to Colombo?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 19 hours to travel between Dambulla and Colombo depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Dambulla and Colombo. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 2h 15m. Train does a much slower job and take about 18h 47m to reach Colombo.

How much does it cost to get from Dambulla to Colombo?

Travelling between Dambulla and Colombo can be as cheap as USD 139.48 if you opt for a Lakpura taxi and as expensive as USD 361.98 if you buy a Lakpura taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Dambulla and Colombo ?

  • 3 from Dambulla to Colombo starting from 00:00 Dambulla until 00:00 Dambulla

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Dambulla to Colombo.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Dambulla and Colombo

Lakpura

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Dambulla to Colombo?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 85% took a train
  • 15% bought a taxi ride