There are 4 ways to get from Ambalangoda to Kelaniya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Bambalapitiyatrain Beliatta
1h 46mRs 5,137–7,618Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 2-3 / ...
3h 12mRs 3,112–4,511Drive 100.2 km
- Drive from Ambalangoda to Kelaniyacar 100.2 km
1h 14mRs 4,519–6,527Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambalangoda to Kelaniyataxi 100.2 km
1h 14mRs 27,000–33,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ambalangoda to Kelaniya is to bus which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4600 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Ambalangoda to Kelaniya is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambalangoda to Kelaniya. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Ambalangoda to Kelaniya. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Bambalapitiya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
The distance between Ambalangoda and Kelaniya is 93 km. The road distance is 100.2 km.
The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Kelaniya without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Ambalangoda to Kelaniya, including transfers.
Ambalangoda to Kelaniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Ambalangoda to Kelaniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Kelaniya is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4600 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka and Kelaniya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ambalangoda to Bambalapitiya 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 30m. 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.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ambalangoda to Bambalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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 14m
- Estimated price
- Rs 27,000–33,000
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 Kelaniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Ambalangoda to Kelaniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bambalapitiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambalangoda to Kelaniya is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Ambalangoda to Kelaniya.
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