There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Ambanpola by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mahotrain Colombo / ...
2h 41mRs 2,142–4,098Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Pettah to Galewelabus
- Take the taxi from Galewela to Ambanpolataxi
3h 41mDrive 136.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Ambanpolacar 136.6 km
2h 32mRs 6,210–8,970Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Ambanpolataxi 136.6 km
2h 32mRs 37,000–45,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ambanpola is to train which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4100 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ambanpola is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Ambanpola. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Maho via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Colombo and Ambanpola is 153 km. The road distance is 136.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ambanpola without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Colombo to Ambanpola, including transfers.
Colombo to Ambanpola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
Colombo to Ambanpola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Ambanpola is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Colombo to Ambanpola.
There are six+ hotels available in Ambanpola.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ambanpola, North Western, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Maho twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 26m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Galewela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,900–45,000
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
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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