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How to get fromAmbalangoda to Chilawby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ambalangoda to Chilaw by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ambalangoda to Bambalapitiyatrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the bus from Bambalapitiya to Chilawbus bus
    4h 34m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ambalangoda to Maradanatrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Chilawtrain train Colombo
    6h 10m
    Rs 2,444–5,927

  3. Drive  177.5 km

    1. Drive from Ambalangoda to Chilawcar car 177.5 km
    2h 20m
    Rs 7,808–11,278

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ambalangoda to Chilawtaxi taxi 177.5 km
    2h 20m
    Rs 29,000–35,000

  5. Train, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Ambalangoda to Habaraduwatrain train
    2. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane KCT - CMB
    3. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Chilawtaxi taxi
    3h 41m
    Rs 26,206–110,872

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 2-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pettah to Chilawbus bus
    5h 53m

Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration35 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 11,348Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka and Chilaw, Sri Lanka?

You can take a train from Ambalangoda to Chilaw via Colombo Fort in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ambalangoda to Chilaw via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Pettah in around 5h 53m.

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