There are 3 ways to get from Matale to Dambulla by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Matale to Polgahawelatrain Matale
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus Colombo-Trincomalee
6h 23mRs 3,534–5,513Drive 46.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Matale to Dambullacar 46.6 km
45 minRs 2,060–2,975Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matale to Dambullataxi 46.6 km
45 minRs 2,600–3,200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matale to Dambulla is to drive which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 3000 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Matale to Dambulla is to drive which takes 45 min and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 3000.
The distance between Matale and Dambulla is 153 km. The road distance is 46.6 km.
The best way to get from Matale to Dambulla without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 23m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Matale to Dambulla, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Matale to Dambulla is 47 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Matale to Dambulla.
There are 1058+ hotels available in Dambulla.
What companies run services between Matale, Sri Lanka and Dambulla, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Matale to Dambulla. However, you can take the train to Polgahawela, walk to Polgahawela, then take the bus to Dambulla. Alternatively, you can drive from Matale to Dambulla in around 45 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Matale to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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