There are 8 ways to get from Ambalangoda to Welikanda by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Welikandatrain Colombo
6h 19mRs 2,197–4,288Train
- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Welikandatrain Colombo
6h 23mRs 2,544–6,127Drive 331.9 km
- Drive from Ambalangoda to Welikandacar 331.9 km
4h 47mRs 15,034–21,715Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambalangoda to Welikandataxi 331.9 km
4h 47mRs 36,000–44,000Taxi, fly to Batticaloa Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Ambalangoda to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Welikandatrain
4h 53mRs 52,272–165,538Bus
- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus Wellawatta
7h 8mRs 4,857–5,897Train via Colombo
- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Maradana to Welikandatrain Colombo
10h 6mRs 2,544–6,127Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Ambalangoda to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Welikandatrain
5h 2mRs 51,722–156,258
Ambalangoda to Welikanda by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ambalangoda to Welikanda is to bus and train which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4300 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Ambalangoda to Welikanda is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 22000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambalangoda to Welikanda. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Polonnaruwa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Ambalangoda to Welikanda. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Welikanda via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Ambalangoda and Welikanda is 373 km. The road distance is 331.9 km.
The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Welikanda without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 19m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4300.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Ambalangoda to Welikanda, including transfers.
Ambalangoda to Welikanda bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Ambalangoda to Welikanda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Welikanda is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka and Welikanda, North Central, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Ambalangoda to Welikanda via Fort Station in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ambalangoda to Welikanda via Dambulla and Polonnaruwa in around 7h 8m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polgahawela to Welikanda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
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 Fort Station to Welikanda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Batticaloa to Welikanda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 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
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 Welikanda
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Habarana to Welikanda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
- 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 Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Estimated price
- Rs 35,000–44,000
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 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 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 Welikanda bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dambulla station.
Ambalangoda to Welikanda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambalangoda to Welikanda is 332 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Ambalangoda to Welikanda.
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