There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Dambokka by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Maradana to PothuheraColombo
1h 39mRs 1,523–3,002Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala57 / ...
2h 8mRs 838–967Drive 86.3 km
- Drive from Colombo to Dambokka86.3 km
1h 29mRs 3,630–5,243Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Dambokka86.3 km
1h 29mRs 23,000–28,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Dambokka is to bus which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1000 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Dambokka is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 5500.
The distance between Colombo and Dambokka is 87 km. The road distance is 86.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Dambokka without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3000.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Colombo to Dambokka, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Dambokka is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1000 and takes 2h 8m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Dambokka is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Colombo to Dambokka.
There are 115+ hotels available in Dambokka.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Dambokka, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maradana to Pothuhera once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,700 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 330–370 and the journey takes 2h. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Maradana to Pothuhera
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,700
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,550–2,700
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Estimated price
- Rs 23,000–28,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
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