There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Ambalantota by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Beliattatrain Maradana
4h 22mRs 11,240–17,057Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
5h 37mRs 4,244–5,091Bus via Matara
- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus Colombo
4h 42mRs 10,834–13,681Drive 209.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Ambalantotacar 209.7 km
2h 40mRs 9,227–13,327Train, fly
- Take the train from Fort Station to Habaraduwatrain
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane KCT - WRZ
4h 49mRs 15,823–102,283
Koggala (KCT) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ambalantota is to bus which costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 5500 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ambalantota is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo station to Ambalantota. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Tangalle via Matara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Ambalantota. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Beliatta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Colombo and Ambalantota is 220 km. The road distance is 209.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ambalantota without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Colombo to Ambalantota, including transfers.
Colombo to Ambalantota bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Fort Station.
Colombo to Ambalantota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ambalantota is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 18000. Alternatively, you can bus via Matara, which costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 14000 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ambalantota, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Beliatta 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 530–590 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
Train from Fort Station to Habaraduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 223–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,675
- 2nd Class
- Rs 223
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,011
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–600
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 540–600
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–950
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Ambalantota bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Matara Bus Station.
Colombo to Ambalantota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Beliatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Ambalantota is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Colombo to Ambalantota.
There are 80+ hotels available in Ambalantota.