There are 4 ways to get from Badulla to Ambalantota by bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ella to Tissamaharamabus
4h 58mRs 7,020–8,312Drive 137.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Badulla to Ambalantotacar 137.8 km
2h 17mRs 6,198–8,953Taxi
- Take the taxi from Badulla to Ambalantotataxi 137.8 km
2h 17mRs 7,000–8,500Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Ella to Thanamalwilabus
- Take the taxi from Thanamalwila to Ambalantotataxi
5hRs 6,914–10,100
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Badulla to Ambalantota is to drive which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Badulla to Ambalantota is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Badulla station to Ambalantota. However, there are services departing from Badulla Main Bus Station and arriving at Tissamaharama via Ella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Badulla and Ambalantota is 151 km. The road distance is 137.8 km.
The best way to get from Badulla to Ambalantota without a car is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 8500.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Badulla to Ambalantota, including transfers.
Badulla to Ambalantota bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ella station.
Badulla to Ambalantota bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Tissamaharama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Badulla to Ambalantota is 138 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Badulla to Ambalantota.
There are 80+ hotels available in Ambalantota.
What companies run services between Badulla, Sri Lanka and Ambalantota, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Ella to Tissamaharama twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 320–350 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Ella to Tissamaharama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 320–350
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 320–350
- Semi Lux
- Rs 370–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–900
Bus from Ella to Thanamalwila
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 230–260
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 230–260
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–360
- Super Lux
- Rs 480–650
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–8,500
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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