There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Ambalangoda (Station) by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Ambalangodatrain Maradana
1h 30mRs 1,200–3,000Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangodabus 2-3 / ...
3hRs 310–1,200Drive 86.9 km
- Drive from Colombo to Ambalangoda (Station)car 86.9 km
1h 35mRs 3,832–5,535Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Ambalangoda (Station)taxi 86.9 km
1h 35mRs 23,000–29,000
Colombo to Ambalangoda (Station) by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ambalangoda (Station) is to bus which costs Rs. 310 - Rs. 1200 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ambalangoda (Station) is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Ambalangoda. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Ambalangoda. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Colombo and Ambalangoda (Station) is 84 km. The road distance is 86.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ambalangoda (Station) without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.
The train from Fort Station to Ambalangoda takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Colombo to Ambalangoda (Station) bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Ambalangoda (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ambalangoda (Station) is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 310 - Rs. 1200 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ambalangoda (Station), Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ambalangoda 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 310–350 and the journey takes 3h. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–350
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 310–350
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Estimated price
- Rs 23,000–29,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Ambalangoda (Station) bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambalangoda station.
Colombo to Ambalangoda (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ambalangoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Ambalangoda (Station) is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Colombo to Ambalangoda (Station).
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