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How to get fromKandy to Dambullaby taxi, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Dambulla by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

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    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Kurunegalataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Dambullabus bus Colombo / ...
    2h 12m
    Rs 2,498–5,004

  2. Drive 71.3 km

    1. Drive from Kandy to Dambullacar car 71.3 km
    1h 20m
    Rs 2,999–4,331

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Dambullataxi taxi 71.3 km
    1h 20m
    Rs 4,000–4,800

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Dambulla, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kandy to Dambulla. However, you can take the taxi to Kurunegala then take the bus to Dambulla. Alternatively, you can drive from Kandy to Dambulla in around 1h 20m.

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