There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Viharataxi
2h 23mRs 26,274–126,106Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Manampitiyatrain Colombo
4h 58mRs 1,929–9,132Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwabus Wellawatta
4h 44mRs 3,558–3,977Drive 239.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Viharacar 239.1 km
3h 45mRs 10,084–14,565Fly to Batticaloa Airport, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Manampitiyatrain
4h 17mRs 25,124–124,396Train via Maradana
- Take the train from Maradana to Manampitiyatrain Colombo
6h 46mRs 1,929–9,133
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara is to train which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 9500 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 23m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 130000.
The distance between Colombo and Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara is 236 km. The road distance is 239.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara without a car is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4000.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Colombo to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 9500 and takes 4h 58m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara is 239 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Colombo to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara.
There are 127+ hotels available in Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,400 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Manampitiya twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–8,500 and the journey takes 4h 48m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Manampitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–8,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,800–8,500
Train from Batticaloa to Manampitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,570
- 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 2,520–2,570
Train from Maradana to Manampitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–8,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,800–8,500
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,300–5,500
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
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