Which bus from Colombo to Dambulla is the best?
Check the bus schedule for Colombo to Dambulla. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Sri Lanka Transport Board, Avro Travels & Tours or Al Rashith Travels and Tours. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.
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| Avro Travels & Tours | 2h 35m | 22:30 | Colombo | Welikada Prison Bus Stop | 01:05 | Dambulla | Dambula Bus Station | First Class | £9 |
A Bus from Avro Travels & Tours goes from Welikada Prison Bus Stop, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 06/12/2025 22:30:00 to Dambula Bus Station, Dambulla (Sri Lanka) arriving at 07/12/2025 01:05:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
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| Sri Lanka Transport Board | 4h 0m | 17:30 | Colombo | Bastian Mawatha Bus Station | 21:30 | Dambulla | Dambula Bus Station | First Class | £10 |
A Bus from Sri Lanka Transport Board goes from Bastian Mawatha Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 06/12/2025 17:30:00 to Dambula Bus Station, Dambulla (Sri Lanka) arriving at 06/12/2025 21:30:00. 50 First Class ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Sri Lanka Transport Board | 3h 30m | 13:45 | Colombo | Bastian Mawatha Bus Station | 17:15 | Dambulla | Dambula Bus Station | Economy | £7 |
A Bus from Sri Lanka Transport Board goes from Bastian Mawatha Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 07/12/2025 13:45:00 to Dambula Bus Station, Dambulla (Sri Lanka) arriving at 07/12/2025 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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| Sri Lanka Transport Board | 4h 0m | 17:30 | Colombo | Bastian Mawatha Bus Station | 21:30 | Dambulla | Dambula Bus Station | First Class | £9 |
A Bus from Sri Lanka Transport Board goes from Bastian Mawatha Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 07/12/2025 17:30:00 to Dambula Bus Station, Dambulla (Sri Lanka) arriving at 07/12/2025 21:30:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Sri Lanka Transport Board | 3h 30m | 13:45 | Colombo | Bastian Mawatha Bus Station | 17:15 | Dambulla | Dambula Bus Station | Economy | £7 |
A Bus from Sri Lanka Transport Board goes from Bastian Mawatha Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 08/12/2025 13:45:00 to Dambula Bus Station, Dambulla (Sri Lanka) arriving at 08/12/2025 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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| Avro Travels & Tours | 2h 35m | 22:30 | Colombo | Central Bus Station | 01:05 | Dambulla | Dambula Bus Station | First Class | £8 |
A Bus from Avro Travels & Tours goes from Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 08/12/2025 22:30:00 to Dambula Bus Station, Dambulla (Sri Lanka) arriving at 09/12/2025 01:05:00. 50 First Class ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
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| Sri Lanka Transport Board | 4h 0m | 17:30 | Colombo | Bastian Mawatha Bus Station | 21:30 | Dambulla | Dambula Bus Station | First Class | £9 |
A Bus from Sri Lanka Transport Board goes from Bastian Mawatha Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 08/12/2025 17:30:00 to Dambula Bus Station, Dambulla (Sri Lanka) arriving at 08/12/2025 21:30:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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| Al Rashith Travels and Tours | 5h 0m | 20:00 | Colombo | Ramakrishna Mission Hall | 01:00 | Dambulla | Dambula Bus Station | Economy | £17 |
A Bus from Al Rashith Travels and Tours goes from Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 08/12/2025 20:00:00 to Dambula Bus Station, Dambulla (Sri Lanka) arriving at 09/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Sri Lanka Transport Board | 3h 30m | 13:45 | Colombo | Bastian Mawatha Bus Station | 17:15 | Dambulla | Dambula Bus Station | Economy | £7 |
A Bus from Sri Lanka Transport Board goes from Bastian Mawatha Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 09/12/2025 13:45:00 to Dambula Bus Station, Dambulla (Sri Lanka) arriving at 09/12/2025 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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| Avro Travels & Tours | 2h 35m | 22:30 | Colombo | Central Bus Station | 01:05 | Dambulla | Dambula Bus Station | First Class | £8 |
A Bus from Avro Travels & Tours goes from Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 09/12/2025 22:30:00 to Dambula Bus Station, Dambulla (Sri Lanka) arriving at 10/12/2025 01:05:00. 50 First Class ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
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| Sri Lanka Transport Board | 4h 0m | 17:30 | Colombo | Bastian Mawatha Bus Station | 21:30 | Dambulla | Dambula Bus Station | First Class | £9 |
A Bus from Sri Lanka Transport Board goes from Bastian Mawatha Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 09/12/2025 17:30:00 to Dambula Bus Station, Dambulla (Sri Lanka) arriving at 09/12/2025 21:30:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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| Al Rashith Travels and Tours | 5h 0m | 20:00 | Colombo | Ramakrishna Mission Hall | 01:00 | Dambulla | Dambula Bus Station | Economy | £17 |
A Bus from Al Rashith Travels and Tours goes from Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 09/12/2025 20:00:00 to Dambula Bus Station, Dambulla (Sri Lanka) arriving at 10/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Avro Travels & Tours | 2h 35m | 22:30 | Colombo | Welikada Prison Bus Stop | 01:05 | Dambulla | Dambula Bus Station | First Class | £9 |
A Bus from Avro Travels & Tours goes from Welikada Prison Bus Stop, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 10/12/2025 22:30:00 to Dambula Bus Station, Dambulla (Sri Lanka) arriving at 11/12/2025 01:05:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
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| Sri Lanka Transport Board | 4h 0m | 17:30 | Colombo | Bastian Mawatha Bus Station | 21:30 | Dambulla | Dambula Bus Station | First Class | £10 |
A Bus from Sri Lanka Transport Board goes from Bastian Mawatha Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 10/12/2025 17:30:00 to Dambula Bus Station, Dambulla (Sri Lanka) arriving at 10/12/2025 21:30:00. 50 First Class ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Colombo to Dambulla is £7 on 07/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.
What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Colombo and Dambulla?
Monday
is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily coaches from Colombo to Dambulla. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Colombo and Dambulla.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 8 coaches from Colombo to Dambulla, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Colombo and Dambulla, with 6 offers.
All facts for Colombo to Dambulla bus at a glance
Compare all coach operators like Sri Lanka Transport Board, Avro Travels & Tours and Al Rashith Travels and Tours that travel daily 2 times by bus from Colombo to Dambulla in one click. Book your Colombo to Dambulla bus ticket starting from £7!
| Cheapest Bus | £7 |
| Fastest Bus | 2h 35m |
| Earliest Coach | 17:30 |
| Latest Coach | 22:30 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 2 Ø |
| Distance | 136.0 km |
| Coach Companies | Sri Lanka Transport Board, Avro Travels & Tours and Al Rashith Travels and Tours |
What are the cheapest coach tickets from Colombo to Dambulla?
Every day, 2 buses from 3 coach companies leave Colombo for Dambulla. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
01/12
Tuesday
02/12
Wednesday
03/12
Thursday
04/12
Friday
05/12
Saturday
06/12
£9
Sunday
07/12
£7
Monday
08/12
£7
Tuesday
09/12
£7
Wednesday
10/12
£9
Thursday
11/12
£7
Friday
12/12
£9
Saturday
13/12
Sunday
14/12
£10
Monday
15/12
£9
Tuesday
16/12
Wednesday
17/12
£7
Thursday
18/12
Friday
19/12
£7
Saturday
20/12
Sunday
21/12
£7
Monday
22/12
£7
Tuesday
23/12
Wednesday
24/12
£8
Thursday
25/12
Friday
26/12
Saturday
27/12
Sunday
28/12
The cheapest time to travel from Colombo to Dambulla
With a price starting from £7, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Colombo to Dambulla. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £9.
Afternoon
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Colombo to Dambulla, with £7. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £8.
How to save money travelling from Colombo to Dambulla
Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.
Book the ticket from Colombo to Dambulla in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Colombo to Dambulla, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Colombo to Dambulla are also emptier.Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.
What are the most popular bus companies from Colombo to Dambulla?
These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Colombo to Dambulla timetable.
Sri Lanka Transport Board from Colombo to Dambulla
Here you will find the key facts about the Sri Lanka Transport Board bus route Colombo to Dambulla:
| Cheapest Price | £7 |
| Fastest Coach | 3h 30m |
| Earliest Coach | 17:30 |
| Last Coach | 17:30 |
| Daily Connections | 1 Ø |
| Found on | 30/11/2025 |
Avro Travels & Tours from Colombo to Dambulla
Here you will find the key facts about the Avro Travels & Tours bus route Colombo to Dambulla:
| Cheapest Price | £8 |
| Fastest Coach | 2h 35m |
| Earliest Coach | 22:30 |
| Last Coach | 22:30 |
| Daily Connections | 1 Ø |
| Found on | 30/11/2025 |
In total 3 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.
All bus stations and stops in Colombo and Dambulla
Here is a map with all coach stations in Colombo and Dambulla. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.
Compare the bus with other modes of transport
The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Colombo to Dambulla? Compare all modes of transports from
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All you need to know when you travel by bus from Colombo to Dambulla
Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Colombo to Dambulla. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.
FAQs for Colombo to Dambulla bus
How much does a Colombo Dambulla coach trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Colombo Dambulla bus trip is available from £7 and takes 3h 30m. Compare offers and save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from Colombo to Dambulla?
This connection is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £7 to £17. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Dambulla.
How many connections are available for the Colombo Dambulla route on average every day?
Each day, the bus route from Colombo to Dambulla is offered by roughly 2 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.
How long does a bus to Dambulla from Colombo take?
The quickest coach from Colombo to Dambulla is provided by Avro Travels & Tours and takes 2h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £9. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.
What time is the first bus from Colombo to Dambulla?
The earliest bus to Dambulla departs from Colombo at 17:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
What time is the last coach from Colombo to Dambulla?
The latest bus to Dambulla departs from Colombo at 22:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
Which bus companies serve the Colombo Dambulla route?
Passengers looking to travel from Colombo to Dambulla can travel with Sri Lanka Transport Board, Avro Travels & Tours and Al Rashith Travels and Tours. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.
Is there a direct bus between Colombo and Dambulla?
You can check all the direct connections between Colombo and Dambulla by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Sri Lanka Transport Board, Avro Travels & Tours and Al Rashith Travels and Tours.
What can I take with me on the bus to Dambulla from Colombo?
Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Colombo Dambulla bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment is available for the Colombo Dambulla bus route?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Colombo to Dambulla on your planned travel date.
Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Colombo to Dambulla
Economy
The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.
First Class
Best of the best: you will find the most comfortable accommodation to work or relax during your travel.
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