There are 4 ways to get from Ambanpola to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Maho to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai / ...
2h 48mRs 2,092–4,054Bus
- Take the bus from Tambuttegam to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 57
5h 7mRs 3,819–4,504Drive 138.6 km
- Drive from Ambanpola to Colombocar 138.6 km
2h 27mRs 6,302–9,102Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambanpola to Colombotaxi 138.6 km
2h 27mRs 38,000–46,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ambanpola to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Ambanpola to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambanpola to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Tambuttegam and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Ambanpola to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Maho and arriving at Colombo Fort via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Ambanpola and Colombo is 153 km. The road distance is 138.6 km.
The best way to get from Ambanpola to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Ambanpola to Colombo, including transfers.
Ambanpola to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Tambuttegam station.
Ambanpola to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maho station.
The best way to get from Ambanpola to Colombo is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4500 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Ambanpola, North Western, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maho to Colombo Fort 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Tambuttegam to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost Rs 600–700 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Maho to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Tambuttegam to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Estimated price
- Rs 38,000–46,000
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More Questions & Answers
Ambanpola to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Ambanpola to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambanpola to Colombo is 139 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Ambanpola to Colombo.
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