There are 4 ways to get from Ambalangoda to Mawanella by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Polgahawelabus
3h 34mRs 2,197–2,888Train
- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Maradana to Ihalakottetrain Colombo
5h 20mRs 3,044–6,677Drive 174.8 km
- Drive from Ambalangoda to Mawanellacar 174.8 km
2h 23mRs 7,925–11,447Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambalangoda to Mawanellataxi 174.8 km
2h 23mRs 19,000–23,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ambalangoda to Mawanella is to bus which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Ambalangoda to Mawanella is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambalangoda to Mawanella. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Ambalangoda to Mawanella. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Ihalakotte via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Ambalangoda and Mawanella is 185 km. The road distance is 174.8 km.
The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Mawanella without a car is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2900.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Ambalangoda to Mawanella, including transfers.
Ambalangoda to Mawanella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Ambalangoda to Mawanella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Mawanella is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka and Mawanella, 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 Mawanella via Maradana and Ihalakotte in around 5h 20m.
- 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 Maradana to Ihalakotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- 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 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 23m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–23,000
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 Mawanella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Ambalangoda to Mawanella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambalangoda to Mawanella is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Ambalangoda to Mawanella.
There are 1256+ hotels available in Mawanella.







