There are 4 ways to get from Balapitiya to Tangalle by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Tangallebus
2h 11mRs 1,510–1,980Train
- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Beliattatrain Maradana
2h 30mRs 5,683–8,307Drive 108.9 km
- Drive from Balapitiya to Tangallecar 108.9 km
1h 22mRs 4,939–7,134Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balapitiya to Tangalletaxi 108.9 km
1h 22mRs 31,000–38,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balapitiya to Tangalle is to bus which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2000 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Balapitiya to Tangalle is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Balapitiya to Tangalle. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Tangalle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Balapitiya to Tangalle. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Beliatta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Balapitiya and Tangalle is 118 km. The road distance is 108.9 km.
The best way to get from Balapitiya to Tangalle without a car is to bus which takes 2h 11m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2000.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Balapitiya to Tangalle, including transfers.
Balapitiya to Tangalle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Balapitiya to Tangalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Balapitiya to Tangalle is to bus which takes 2h 11m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Balapitiya, Sri Lanka and Tangalle, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Ambalangoda to Tangalle once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ambalangoda to Beliatta 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 17m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ambalangoda to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Tangalle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Estimated price
- Rs 31,000–38,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Balapitiya to Tangalle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Tangalle station.
Balapitiya to Tangalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Beliatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balapitiya to Tangalle is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Balapitiya to Tangalle.
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