There are 4 ways to get from Dambulla to Matugama by 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalutarabus
4h 16mRs 3,327–4,228Drive 197.8 km
- Drive from Dambulla to Matugamacar 197.8 km
2h 49mRs 8,722–12,598Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dambulla to Matugamataxi 197.8 km
2h 49mRs 18,000–22,000Bus via Colombo
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 15-1-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Malagalabus 122/210
5h 38mRs 4,867–8,294
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dambulla to Matugama is to bus which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4300 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Dambulla to Matugama is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Dambulla to Matugama. However, there are services departing from Dambulla and arriving at Kalutara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Dambulla and Matugama is 220 km. The road distance is 197.8 km.
The best way to get from Dambulla to Matugama without a car is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4300.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Dambulla to Matugama, including transfers.
Dambulla to Matugama bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Dambulla station.
Dambulla to Matugama bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kalutara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dambulla to Matugama is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Dambulla to Matugama.
There are 674+ hotels available in Matugama.
What companies run services between Dambulla, Sri Lanka and Matugama, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Dambulla to Kalutara once daily. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 51m.
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kalutara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 510–570
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 510–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Malagala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–170
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 150–170
- Semi Lux
- Rs 150–220
- Super Lux
- Rs 290–370
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–22,000
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
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