There are 5 ways to get from Ambalangoda to Pothuhera by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Polgahawelabus
4h 34mRs 1,997–4,088Train
- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Maradana to Pothuheratrain Colombo
4h 43mRs 2,444–5,927Drive 169.1 km
- Drive from Ambalangoda to Pothuheracar 169.1 km
2h 18mRs 7,669–11,077Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambalangoda to Pothuherataxi 169.1 km
2h 18mRs 18,000–22,000Train, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Habaraduwatrain
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
- Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Pothuherataxi
3h 53mRs 30,206–111,872
Ambalangoda to Pothuhera by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ambalangoda to Pothuhera is to bus which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Ambalangoda to Pothuhera is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambalangoda to Pothuhera. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Ambalangoda to Pothuhera. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Pothuhera via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Ambalangoda and Pothuhera is 173 km. The road distance is 169.1 km.
The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Pothuhera without a car is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Ambalangoda to Pothuhera, including transfers.
Ambalangoda to Pothuhera bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Ambalangoda to Pothuhera train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Pothuhera is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka and Pothuhera, 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 Pothuhera via Maradana in around 4h 43m.
- 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 Maradana to Pothuhera
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 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 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
- 1h 42m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–24,000
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
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ambalangoda to Pothuhera bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Ambalangoda to Pothuhera train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambalangoda to Pothuhera is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Ambalangoda to Pothuhera.
There are 131+ hotels available in Pothuhera.