There are 5 ways to get from Ambalangoda to Ja-Ela by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Ja-elatrain Colombo
3h 52mRs 2,344–5,827Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 2-3 / ...
4h 43mRs 310–1,200Drive 114.5 km
- Drive from Ambalangoda to Ja-Elacar 114.5 km
1h 29mRs 5,166–7,462Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambalangoda to Ja-Elataxi 114.5 km
1h 29mRs 31,000–38,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Habaraduwatrain
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
3hRs 15,206–92,772
Ambalangoda to Ja-Ela by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ambalangoda to Ja-Ela is to bus which costs Rs. 310 - Rs. 1200 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Ambalangoda to Ja-Ela is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambalangoda to Ja-Ela. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Ja-Ela via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Ambalangoda to Ja-Ela. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Ja-ela via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Ambalangoda and Ja-Ela is 106 km. The road distance is 114.5 km.
The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Ja-Ela without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Ambalangoda to Ja-Ela, including transfers.
Ambalangoda to Ja-Ela bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Ambalangoda to Ja-Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Ja-Ela is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 310 - Rs. 1200 and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka and Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Ambalangoda to Ja-ela via Colombo Fort in around 3h 52m. 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 Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 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 Colombo Fort to Ja-ela
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Ambalangoda to Habaraduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 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
- 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 29m
- Estimated price
- Rs 31,000–38,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Ambalangoda to Ja-Ela bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Ambalangoda to Ja-Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambalangoda to Ja-Ela is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Ambalangoda to Ja-Ela.
There are 2287+ hotels available in Ja-Ela.