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Cities Near Dambulla

Cities near Dambulla, Sri Lanka: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Anuradhapura, Kandy, Vavuniya. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Dambulla, Sri Lanka is Anuradhapura, about 35 mi (57 km) away — roughly 1 hr 3 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Anuradhapura35 mi / 57 km1 hr 3 minDrive/railDay trip
Kandy39 mi / 63 km1 hr 11 minDrive/railDay trip
Vavuniya62 mi / 101 km1 hr 52 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Trincomalee63 mi / 102 km1 hr 54 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Katunayaka71 mi / 114 km2 hr 7 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Batticaloa72 mi / 116 km1 hr 40 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Hendala80 mi / 129 km1 hr 51 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte85 mi / 136 km1 hr 58 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Kalmunai87 mi / 140 km2 hr 1 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Moratuwa92 mi / 148 km2 hr 8 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Dambulla

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Anuradhapura, Kandy, Vavuniya, Trincomalee, Katunayaka. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Dambulla include Anuradhapura, Kandy, Vavuniya, Trincomalee, Katunayaka. The closest is Anuradhapura, about 35 miles (57 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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