There are 5 ways to get from Ambalangoda to Ruwanwella by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Makumburabus Ex 1-41
- Take the taxi from Makumbura to Ruwanwellataxi
2h 17mRs 15,297–19,323Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Makumburabus Ex 1-41
- Take the bus from Makabura to Avissawellabus Colombo-Passara
3h 39mRs 3,597–4,023Train
- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Veyangodatrain Colombo
4h 18mRs 4,142–7,925Drive 134.8 km
- Drive from Ambalangoda to Ruwanwellacar 134.8 km
2h 2mRs 6,060–8,753Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambalangoda to Ruwanwellataxi 134.8 km
2h 2mRs 20,000–25,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ambalangoda to Ruwanwella is to bus which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4100 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Ambalangoda to Ruwanwella is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambalangoda to Ruwanwella. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Avissawella via Makabura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Ambalangoda to Ruwanwella. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Veyangoda via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Ambalangoda and Ruwanwella is 138 km. The road distance is 134.8 km.
The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Ruwanwella without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 17m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 20000.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Ambalangoda to Ruwanwella, including transfers.
Ambalangoda to Ruwanwella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Ambalangoda to Ruwanwella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Ruwanwella is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4100 and takes 3h 39m.
What companies run services between Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka and Ruwanwella, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Ambalangoda to Ruwanwella via Fort Station and Veyangoda in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ambalangoda to Ruwanwella via Makumbura, Makabura, and Avissawella in around 3h 39m.
- 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 Veyangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Ambalangoda to Makumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 290–330
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 290–330
- Semi Lux
- Rs 340–470
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–800
Bus from Ambalangoda to Makumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 290–330
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 290–330
- Semi Lux
- Rs 340–470
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–800
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Makabura to Avissawella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–25,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
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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Booking & Getting There
Ambalangoda to Ruwanwella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Makumbura station.
Ambalangoda to Ruwanwella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambalangoda to Ruwanwella is 135 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Ambalangoda to Ruwanwella.
There are 115+ hotels available in Ruwanwella.