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How to get from Nuwara Eliya (Central) to Dambulla (Central)

Calculate route from Nuwara Eliya (Central, Sri Lanka) to Dambulla (Central, Sri Lanka).

The flight distance (as the crow flies) between Nuwara Eliya and Dambulla is 99.9 km.

Roadmap (route) to go from Nuwara Eliya to Dambulla detailed above, you can also see the course layout on the map.

While doing trip Nuwara Eliya - Dambulla by car, the calculated route ends at a distance , or more straight.

Calculation of distance and route from Dambulla to Nuwara Eliya :

99.9143.8 km3h33mn
  1. Continue onto Mahinda Mawatha 0h0mn
    6 m
  2. Turn left onto Nuwara Eliya - Udapussellawa Road 0h1mn
    1.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Old Udupussellawa Road 0h1mn
    963 m
  4. At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Old Kandy Road 0h0mn
    180 m
  5. Turn left onto Chandana Lal Kunarathne Mawatha 0h0mn
    295 m
  6. Turn slight left onto Old Kandy Road 0h0mn
    238 m
  7. Turn slight right onto Kandy - Nuwara Eliya Road 1h49mn
    51.8 km
  8. Turn right onto T.B. Panabokke Mawatha 0h1mn
    603 m
  9. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto AA005 0h15mn
    13.0 km
  10. Turn right onto Colombo - Kandy Road 0h2mn
    1.9 km
  11. At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Gannoruwa Road 0h0mn
    232 m
  12. Turn sharp right onto Peradeniya - Halloluwa - Katugastota Road 0h3mn
    2.4 km
  13. Turn right onto Peradeniya - Halloluwa - Katugastota Road 0h6mn
    4.6 km
  14. Turn right onto Kurunegala - Kandy Road 0h1mn
    423 m
  15. Turn left onto Kandy-Matale-Jaffna Road 0h15mn
    13.8 km
  16. Turn left onto Kumbiyangoda Road 0h9mn
    5.2 km
  17. Turn left onto Baladhaksha Mawatha 0h1mn
    556 m
  18. Turn left onto King Street 0h1mn
    960 m
  19. Turn slight left onto Jaffna - Kandy Road 1h46mn
    45.1 km
  20. Turn left onto AB024 0h0mn
    195 m
  21. Turn sharp left 0h0mn
    72 m
  22. Turn left 0h1mn
    140 m
  23. Arrive at destination 0h0mn
    0 m

Travel from Nuwara Eliya (Central) to a selection of major cities.

Distances from Nuwara Eliya to biggest cities in Central


Other major cities in country :

  • Anuradhapura [30], 60,943 inhabitants. 155 km
  • Vavuniya [38], 60,176 inhabitants. 201 km
  • Kolonnawa [36], 58,076 inhabitants. 99 km
  • Hendala [36], 56,978 inhabitants. 99 km

Route from Dambulla to major cities (Sri Lanka).

  • Distance Dambulla Colombo
    136 km
  • Distance Dambulla Mount Lavinia
    143 km
  • Distance Dambulla Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia
    143 km
  • Distance Dambulla Galkissa
    144 km
  • Distance Dambulla Moratuwa
    148 km
  • Distance Dambulla Jaffna
    213 km
  • Distance Dambulla Negombo
    116 km
  • Distance Dambulla Pita Kotte
    136 km
  • Distance Dambulla Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
    136 km
  • Distance Dambulla Trincomalee
    102 km
  • Distance Dambulla Kalmunai
    140 km
  • Distance Dambulla Galle
    209 km
  • Distance Dambulla Point Pedro
    223 km
  • Distance Dambulla Batticaloa
    116 km
  • Distance Dambulla Katunayaka
    114 km
  • Distance Dambulla Valvedditturai
    224 km
  • Distance Dambulla Matara
    213 km
  • Distance Dambulla Battaramulla South
    134 km
  • Distance Dambulla Maharagama
    138 km
  • Distance Dambulla Kotikawatta
    132 km

Nearest cities to Nuwara Eliya :

  • Colombo, 648,034 inhabitants. 103 km
  • Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, 219,827 inhabitants. 102 km
  • Mount Lavinia, 219,827 inhabitants. 103 km
  • Galkissa, 215,941 inhabitants. 103 km
  • Moratuwa, 185,031 inhabitants. 102 km
  • Jaffna, 169,102 inhabitants. 312 km
  • Negombo, 137,223 inhabitants. 108 km
  • Pita Kotte, 118,179 inhabitants. 98 km
  • Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, 115,826 inhabitants. 97 km
  • Kandy, 111,701 inhabitants. 40 km
  • Trincomalee, 108,420 inhabitants. 185 km
  • Kalmunai, 100,171 inhabitants. 126 km
  • Galle, 93,118 inhabitants. 121 km
  • Point Pedro, 89,810 inhabitants. 323 km
  • Batticaloa, 86,742 inhabitants. 130 km
  • Katunayaka, 84,643 inhabitants. 101 km
  • Valvedditturai, 78,205 inhabitants. 324 km
  • Matara, 76,254 inhabitants. 117 km
  • Battaramulla South, 75,633 inhabitants. 96 km
  • Dambulla, 66,716 inhabitants. 100 km
  • Maharagama, 66,576 inhabitants. 96 km
  • Kotikawatta, 64,565 inhabitants. 97 km
  • Anuradhapura, 60,943 inhabitants. 155 km
  • Vavuniya, 60,176 inhabitants. 201 km
  • Kolonnawa, 58,076 inhabitants. 99 km
  • Hendala, 56,978 inhabitants. 99 km
  • Ratnapura, 47,832 inhabitants. 53 km
  • Badulla, 47,587 inhabitants. 30 km
  • Puttalam, 45,661 inhabitants. 159 km
  • Welisara, 41,306 inhabitants. 98 km
  • Kalutara, 38,000 inhabitants. 101 km
  • Bentota, 37,000 inhabitants. 106 km
  • Matale, 36,462 inhabitants. 58 km
  • Homagama, 34,664 inhabitants. 87 km
  • Beruwala, 34,250 inhabitants. 104 km
  • Panadura, 33,735 inhabitants. 101 km
  • Mulleriyawa, 33,540 inhabitants. 94 km
  • Kandana, 33,424 inhabitants. 99 km
  • Ja Ela, 32,175 inhabitants. 99 km
  • Wattala, 30,725 inhabitants. 99 km
  • Peliyagoda, 30,717 inhabitants. 99 km
  • Kelaniya, 28,846 inhabitants. 95 km
  • Kurunegala, 28,571 inhabitants. 74 km
  • Nuwara Eliya, 25,775 inhabitants. 0 km
  • Gampola, 24,730 inhabitants. 32 km
  • Chilaw, 24,712 inhabitants. 128 km
  • Eravur Town, 22,982 inhabitants. 128 km
  • Hanwella Ihala, 22,918 inhabitants. 77 km
  • Weligama, 22,179 inhabitants. 118 km
  • Vakarai, 21,000 inhabitants. 148 km

Location Nuwara Eliya (Central) :

Country flag
Location Nuwara Eliya
State Central
County Nuwara Eliya District
Country Sri Lanka
Country code / ISO 2 LK
Latitude 6.9707800
Longitude 80.7828600
Altitude 1868 meters
Time zone Asia/Colombo

Location Dambulla (Central) :

Country flag
Location Dambulla
State Central
County Matale District
Country Sri Lanka
Country code / ISO 2 LK
Latitude 7.8600000
Longitude 80.6516700
Altitude 0 meters
Time zone Asia/Colombo

Find a hotel in Dambulla

Governor's Grand


Set in Dambulla, Governor's Grand boasts an outdoor pool, barbecue and sun terrace. There is a restaurant and free WiFi is offered. Free private parking is also available on site. Rooms include a flat-screen TV. This hotel is located 8.79 from the city center Vakarai.

This 5.0 star property has 10 rooms. You can book a room from 60 USD.

Location :
Governor's Grand
No 4. Near 63Km Post, Pannampitiya Junction
21000 Dambulla

Book a room from 60 USD

Arika Villa


Welcoming guests with an outdoor swimming pool and sauna facilities, Arika overlooks peaceful greenery views. Guests enjoy comfortable guestrooms with air conditioning and a private terrace. This hotel is located 7.62 from the city center Vakarai.

This 5.0 star property has 9 rooms. You can book a room from 87.75 USD.

Location :
Arika Villa
Puwakattawala road, off dambulla Matale road, Pannampitiya Dambulla
21100 Dambulla

Book a room from 87.75 USD

Elephant Stables Dambulla


Just 5 km from Dambulla Town, Elephant Stables Dambulla was built on the concept of ‘peaceful harmony with nature,’ allowing guests to enjoy stunning views of the surrounding natural landscape. It also houses an outdoor pool. This hotel is located 6.54 from the city center Vakarai.

This 4.0 star property has 6 rooms. You can book a room from 131 USD.

Location :
Elephant Stables Dambulla
Kalundawa Road
21100 Dambulla

Book a room from 131 USD

Grand Kalundawa Waterfront Resort


Located in Dambulla, Kalundeya Resort is surrounded by acres of lush greenery. This charming getaway offers an outdoor swimming pool and a private restaurant. Free WiFi is available in this property. This hotel is located 5.77 from the city center Vakarai.

This 3.0 star property has 6 rooms. You can book a room from 33 USD.

Location :
Grand Kalundawa Waterfront Resort
Kalundawa Road, Dambuluoya Junction, Dambulla
20500 Dambulla

Book a room from 33 USD

Boulder Range Resort


The eco-friendly Boulder Range Resort is 15 minutes' drive from the famous Dambulla Rock Cave Temple and Manikdena Archeological Site. Modern comforts like free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool are available. This hotel is located 5.70 from the city center Vakarai.

This 3.0 star property has 15 rooms. You can book a room from USD.

Location :
Boulder Range Resort
Matale Road, Kiralagolla, Dambulla
21100 Dambulla

Book a room from USD

Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka


With its sprawling grounds and natural environment, a quiet escape awaits guests at Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka. It offers an outdoor pool. This hotel is located 4.28 from the city center Vakarai.

This 4.0 star property has 24 rooms. You can book a room from 46.67 USD.

Location :
Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka
51 Godawalaya Morragollawa
21100 Dambulla

Book a room from 46.67 USD

Jetwing Lake


Offering an outdoor swimming pool and spa centre, Jetwing Lake is set in Dambulla in the Matale District Region, 6 km from Dambulla Cave Temple. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site. This hotel is located 2.32 from the city center Vakarai.

This 5.0 star property has 94 rooms. You can book a room from 85 USD.

Location :
Jetwing Lake
Wijaya Kumaratunga Mawatha, Yapagama
21100 Dambulla

Book a room from 85 USD

Rangiri Dambulla Resort


Offering pool views and an outdoor swimming pool, Rangiri Dambulla Resort features accommodation conveniently situated in Dambulla, within a short distance of Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. Free WiFi is offered. This hotel is located 2.30 from the city center Vakarai.

This 4.0 star property has 26 rooms. You can book a room from 52.5 USD.

Location :
Rangiri Dambulla Resort
Pohoran Wewa, Kurunegala Road, Dambulla
21100 Dambulla

Book a room from 52.5 USD

Sundaras Resort & Spa


A 5-minute walk from Dambulla Golden Rock Temple, Sundaras Resort & Spa provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, a patio and an outdoor swimming pool. The on-site restaurant serves Western and Sri Lankan dishes. The front desk operates 24... This hotel is located 0.58 from the city center Vakarai.

This 4.0 star property has 25 rooms. You can book a room from 40 USD.

Location :
Sundaras Resort & Spa
189 Kandy Road
21100 Dambulla

Book a room from 40 USD

Freedom Village


Freedom Village is set in Dambulla, 2.9 km from Dambulla Cave Temple and 3.4 km from Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with an outdoor pool. This hotel is located 1.09 from the city center Vakarai.

This 3.0 star property has 10 rooms. You can book a room from 30.38 USD.

Location :
Freedom Village
8th canal,Economic center road,Dambull. 8th canal,Economic center road,Dambull, Sri Lanka
21100 Dambulla

Book a room from 30.38 USD