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Trip Overview

The average bus between Dambulla and Fort takes 3h 36m and the fastest bus takes 3h. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Dambulla to Fort. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 36m
Duration
150 km
Distance
Rs 1,000
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Dambulla to Fort bus times

Buses run every 20 minutes between Dambulla and Fort. The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Dambulla is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Fort at 3:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 20m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dambulla to Fort? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 150.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Dambulla, Sri Lanka and Fort, Western, Sri Lanka?

National Transport Commission operates a bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 510–570 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Four other operators also service this route.

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