There are 7 ways to get from Ambalangoda to Gampola by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Ambalangoda to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Gampolataxi
2h 57mRs 51,772–164,758Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 2-3 / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
7h 52mRs 1,452–2,651Train
- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Gampolatrain Colombo
6h 7mRs 2,442–5,925Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain Colombo
6h 11mRs 2,097–4,088Bus, train via Colombo
- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 2-3 / ...
- Take the train from Fort Station to Gampolatrain Colombo
7h 13mRs 1,512–4,111Drive 197.1 km
- Drive from Ambalangoda to Gampolacar 197.1 km
2h 55mRs 8,891–12,843Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambalangoda to Gampolataxi 197.1 km
2h 55mRs 21,000–26,000
Ambalangoda to Gampola by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ambalangoda to Gampola is to bus which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 2700 and takes 7h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Ambalangoda to Gampola is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambalangoda to Gampola. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Gampola via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Ambalangoda to Gampola. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Gampola via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Ambalangoda and Gampola is 267 km. The road distance is 197.1 km.
The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Gampola without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Ambalangoda to Gampola, including transfers.
Ambalangoda to Gampola bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Ambalangoda to Gampola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Gampola is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 2700 and takes 7h 52m.
What companies run services between Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka and Gampola, Central, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Ambalangoda to Gampola via Fort Station in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ambalangoda to Gampola via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, and Kandy in around 7h 52m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- 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
Train from Fort Station to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Polgahawela to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
Train from Fort Station to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- 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
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
- 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
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
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–43,000
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
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Ambalangoda to Gampola bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Ambalangoda to Gampola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambalangoda to Gampola is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Ambalangoda to Gampola.
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