There are 5 ways to get from Akurala South to Colombo by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
2h 6mRs 1,774–3,678Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 2-3 / ...
3h 5mRs 898–1,895Drive 91.9 km
- Drive from Akurala South to Colombocar 91.9 km
1h 39mRs 4,187–6,048Taxi
- Take the taxi from Akurala South to Colombotaxi 91.9 km
1h 39mRs 25,000–30,000Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Akurala South to Koggala (KCT)taxi
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
1h 41mRs 31,178–110,983
Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Akurala South to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1900 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Akurala South to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Akurala South to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Akurala South to Colombo station. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Akurala South and Colombo is 89 km. The road distance is 91.9 km.
The best way to get from Akurala South to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3700.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Akurala South to Colombo, including transfers.
Akurala South to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Akurala South to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Akurala South to Colombo is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1900 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Akurala South, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ambalangoda to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 310–340 and the journey takes 3h. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ambalangoda to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–340
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 310–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–30,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Akurala South to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Akurala South to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Akurala South to Colombo is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Akurala South to Colombo.
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