There are 5 ways to get from Ambalangoda to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Polgahawelabus
3h 33mRs 1,797–2,288Train
- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
4h 33mRs 2,792–6,345Drive 171.9 km
- Drive from Ambalangoda to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanagecar 171.9 km
2h 21mRs 7,700–11,122Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambalangoda to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanagetaxi 171.9 km
2h 21mRs 18,000–23,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 2-3 / ...
- Take the train from Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
5h 39mRs 1,862–4,531
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ambalangoda to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is to bus which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2300 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Ambalangoda to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambalangoda to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Ambalangoda to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Rambukkana via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Ambalangoda and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is 175 km. The road distance is 171.9 km.
The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage without a car is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2300.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Ambalangoda to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, including transfers.
Ambalangoda to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Ambalangoda to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6500 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, 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 Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage via Fort Station and Rambukkana in around 4h 33m.
- 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 Fort Station to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 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 Fort Station to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 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
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–340
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 310–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–23,000
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 Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Ambalangoda to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambalangoda to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Ambalangoda to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
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