There are 3 ways to get from Welimada to Dambulla by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal79-1
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to DambullaColombo / ...
9h 41mRs 1,123–1,236Drive 167.4 km
- Drive from Welimada to Dambulla167.4 km
2h 59mRs 6,995–10,104Taxi
- Take the taxi from Welimada to Dambulla167.4 km
2h 59mRs 21,000–26,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Welimada to Dambulla is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1300 and takes 9h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Welimada to Dambulla is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Welimada to Dambulla. However, there are services departing from Welimada and arriving at Dambulla via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
The distance between Welimada and Dambulla is 331 km. The road distance is 167.4 km.
The best way to get from Welimada to Dambulla without a car is to bus which takes 9h 41m and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1300.
It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Welimada to Dambulla, including transfers.
Welimada to Dambulla bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Welimada station.
Welimada to Dambulla bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Welimada to Dambulla is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Welimada to Dambulla.
There are 997+ hotels available in Dambulla.
What companies run services between Welimada, Sri Lanka and Dambulla, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Welimada to Dambulla via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 9h 41m.
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- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 510–570
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 510–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
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