There are 4 ways to get from Ambalangoda to Kegalle by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Polgahawelabus
3h 22mRs 1,647–2,138Train
- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
4h 26mRs 3,142–6,825Drive 162.1 km
- Drive from Ambalangoda to Kegallecar 162.1 km
2h 11mRs 7,313–10,562Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambalangoda to Kegalletaxi 162.1 km
2h 11mRs 17,000–22,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ambalangoda to Kegalle is to bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2200 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Ambalangoda to Kegalle is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambalangoda to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Ambalangoda to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Polgahawela Junction via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Ambalangoda and Kegalle is 172 km. The road distance is 162.1 km.
The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Kegalle without a car is to bus which takes 3h 22m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2200.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Ambalangoda to Kegalle, including transfers.
Ambalangoda to Kegalle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Ambalangoda to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Kegalle is to bus which takes 3h 22m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka and Kegalle, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Ambalangoda to Polgahawela once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ambalangoda to Kegalle via Colombo Fort and Polgahawela in around 4h 26m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ambalangoda to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–22,000
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 Kegalle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Ambalangoda to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambalangoda to Kegalle is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Ambalangoda to Kegalle.
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