There are 3 ways to get from Galgamuwa to Dambulla by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Galgamuwa to AnuradhapuraMt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambulla15-1-1
3h 11mRs 1,447–2,785Drive 64.6 km
- Drive from Galgamuwa to Dambulla64.6 km
1h 31mRs 2,674–3,862Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galgamuwa to Dambulla64.6 km
1h 31mRs 7,000–8,500
Galgamuwa to Dambulla by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galgamuwa to Dambulla is to train and bus which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 2800 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Galgamuwa to Dambulla is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3900.
The distance between Galgamuwa and Dambulla is 110 km. The road distance is 64.6 km.
The best way to get from Galgamuwa to Dambulla without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 11m and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 2800.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Galgamuwa to Dambulla, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Galgamuwa to Dambulla is 65 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Galgamuwa to Dambulla.
There are 983+ hotels available in Dambulla.
What companies run services between Galgamuwa, North Western, Sri Lanka and Dambulla, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Galgamuwa to Dambulla. However, you can take the train to Anuradhapura, walk to Anuradhapura, then take the bus to Dambulla. Alternatively, you can drive from Galgamuwa to Dambulla in around 1h 31m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Galgamuwa to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,000–8,500
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