Colombo to Dambulla bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 2 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Colombo bus station at 22:30h, arriving at Dambulla bus station at 01:05h the following day. While latest bus departs at 22:30h, arriving at 01:05h the following day.
The shortest travel distance between Colombo and Dambulla is 101 mi.
The fastest bus which departs at 22:30 has a travel time of 02:35h.
The longest travel time on the route is 02:35h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet.
You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.
Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Dambulla earlier, there
is 1 night bus departing from Colombo to Dambulla.
The overnight bus departs at 22:30 and arrives at 01:05
the following day.
Since the travel time between the two stations is 03:13, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.
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