There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Ambagamuwa by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Pilimatalawatrain Colombo
2h 35mRs 1,816–3,659Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
3h 16mRs 1,098–1,283Drive 111.3 km
- Drive from Colombo to Ambagamuwacar 111.3 km
1h 57mRs 5,071–7,324Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Ambagamuwataxi 111.3 km
1h 57mRs 30,000–37,000Fly
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 42mRs 23,675–122,707Train via Kandy
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
2h 47mRs 1,976–3,874
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ambagamuwa is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1300 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ambagamuwa is to fly which takes 1h 42m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Ambagamuwa station. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Ambagamuwa. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Pilimatalawa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Colombo and Ambagamuwa is 118 km. The road distance is 111.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ambagamuwa without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3700.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Colombo to Ambagamuwa, including transfers.
Colombo to Ambagamuwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Ambagamuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ambagamuwa is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1300 and takes 3h 16m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 130000 and takes 1h 42m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ambagamuwa, Central, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Pilimatalawa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Pilimatalawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 30,000–37,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Ambagamuwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Colombo to Ambagamuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Pilimatalawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Ambagamuwa is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Colombo to Ambagamuwa.
There are 1560+ hotels available in Ambagamuwa.