There are 6 ways to get from Dambula to Colombo by car, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Inhambane, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport
best- Drive from Dambula to Inhambane (INH)car
- Fly from Inhambane (INH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane INH - CMB
38h 21mRs 158,856–355,959Drive to Vilankulo Airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport, Mini Bus
- Drive from Dambula to Vilankulo Airport (VNX)car
- Fly from Vilankulo Airport (VNX) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane VNX - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kandybus
47h 47mRs 217,967–491,352Drive to Vilankulo Airport, fly to Kandy, train
- Drive from Dambula to Vilankulo Airport (VNX)car
- Fly from Vilankulo Airport (VNX) to Kandy (KDW)plane VNX - KDW
- Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain
2dRs 218,967–493,952Drive to Vilankulo Airport, fly to Hatton, train
- Drive from Dambula to Vilankulo Airport (VNX)car
- Fly from Vilankulo Airport (VNX) to Hatton (NUF)plane VNX - NUF
- Take the train from Hatton to Fort Stationtrain
2d 2hRs 217,997–492,702Drive to Vilankulo Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Drive from Dambula to Vilankulo Airport (VNX)car
- Fly from Vilankulo Airport (VNX) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane VNX - CMB
39hRs 204,767–460,052Drive to Maputo International Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Drive from Dambula to Maputo International Airport (MPM)car
- Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane MPM - CMB
25h 53mRs 185,643–500,207
Inhambane (INH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dambula to Colombo is to drive and fly which costs Rs. 150000 - Rs. 360000 and takes 38h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Dambula to Colombo is to drive and fly which takes 25h 53m and costs Rs. 180000 - Rs. 500000.
The distance between Dambula and Colombo is 6221 km.
It takes approximately 38h 21m to get from Dambula to Colombo, including transfers.
Colombo is 3h 30m ahead of Dambula. It is currently 12:57 PM in Dambula and 4:27 PM in Colombo.
There are 1345+ hotels available in Colombo.
What companies run services between Dambula, Mozambique and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Dambula to Colombo. However, you can drive to Inhambane (INH) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can drive to Vilankulo Airport (VNX) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Dambulla, then take the bus to Kandy.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Vilankulo Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Maputo International Airport, Doha, Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 210,000–650,000
Flights from Vilankulo Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Johannesburg, Mahe Island, Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 210,000–480,000
Flights from Vilankulo Airport to Kandy via Maputo International Airport, Doha, Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 210,000–650,000
Flights from Vilankulo Airport to Kandy via Johannesburg, Mahe Island, Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 42h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 210,000–480,000
Flights from Vilankulo Airport to Hatton via Maputo International Airport, Doha, Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 210,000–650,000
Flights from Vilankulo Airport to Hatton via Johannesburg, Mahe Island, Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 42h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 210,000–480,000
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Inhambane to Bandaranaike International Airport via Maputo International Airport, Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 140,000–420,000
Flights from Maputo International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 150,000–450,000
- Website
- airseychelles.com
Flights from Inhambane to Bandaranaike International Airport via Maputo International Airport, Johannesburg, Mahe Island
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 140,000–330,000
Flights from Vilankulo Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Johannesburg, Mahe Island
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 190,000–440,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Hatton to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Website
- Magical Srilanka
Bus from Dambulla to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,164
- Schedules at
- Magical Srilanka
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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