There are 4 ways to get from Dambulla to Kandy by bus, car, taxi, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
3h 32mRs 2,381–2,516Drive 71.5 km
- Drive from Dambulla to Kandycar 71.5 km
1h 20mRs 3,016–4,356Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dambulla to Kandytaxi 71.5 km
1h 20mRs 4,000–4,800Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
4h 2m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dambulla to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2600 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Dambulla to Kandy is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 4400.
No, there is no direct bus from Dambulla to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Dambulla and arriving at Kandy via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Dambulla and Kandy is 148 km. The road distance is 71.5 km.
The best way to get from Dambulla to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 3h 32m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2600.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Dambulla to Kandy, including transfers.
Dambulla to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Dambulla station.
Dambulla to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dambulla to Kandy is 71 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Dambulla to Kandy.
There are 1433+ hotels available in Kandy.
What companies run services between Dambulla, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Dambulla to Kandy via Ambepussa in around 3h 32m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- 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 1,400–2,600
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,300
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,000–4,800
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London, 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia, and Getting around the Cyclades - to help you get the most out of your next trip.