There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Ambalantota by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly to Weerawila International Airport
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane CMB - WRZ
2h 31mRs 26,575–124,907Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
5h 37mRs 4,244–5,092Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Beliattatrain Maradana
4h 22mRs 11,240–17,057Bus via Matara
- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus Colombo
4h 42mRs 10,834–13,680Drive 209.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Ambalantotacar 209.7 km
2h 38mRs 9,530–13,765Fly to Koggala, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT)plane CMB - KCT
- Take the taxi from Koggala (KCT) to Ambalantotataxi
2h 58mRs 48,975–153,607
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
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 fly which takes 2h 31m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 130000.
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 246 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 2h 31m 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 fly which takes 2h 31m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 130000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 18000 and takes 4h 22m, you could also 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?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala via Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala via Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- 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
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 540–600
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–950
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Estimated price
- Rs 27,000–33,000
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
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More Questions & Answers
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 38m to drive from Colombo to Ambalantota.
There are 83+ hotels available in Ambalantota.