There are 4 ways to get from Elpitiya to Tangalle by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Tangallebus
2h 22mRs 3,377–4,186Train
- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Beliattatrain Maradana
2h 41mRs 7,560–10,525Drive 98.7 km
- Drive from Elpitiya to Tangallecar 98.7 km
1h 11mRs 4,343–6,272Taxi
- Take the taxi from Elpitiya to Tangalletaxi 98.7 km
1h 11mRs 28,000–34,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elpitiya to Tangalle is to bus which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4200 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Elpitiya to Tangalle is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Elpitiya to Tangalle. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Tangalle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Elpitiya to Tangalle. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Beliatta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Elpitiya and Tangalle is 128 km. The road distance is 98.7 km.
The best way to get from Elpitiya to Tangalle without a car is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4200.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Elpitiya to Tangalle, including transfers.
Elpitiya to Tangalle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Elpitiya to Tangalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Elpitiya to Tangalle is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000 and takes 2h 41m.
What companies run services between Elpitiya, Southern, Sri Lanka and Tangalle, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Ambalangoda to Tangalle once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ambalangoda to Beliatta 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 17m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ambalangoda to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Tangalle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- Rs 28,000–34,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Elpitiya to Tangalle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Tangalle station.
Elpitiya to Tangalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Beliatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elpitiya to Tangalle is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Elpitiya to Tangalle.
There are 1385+ hotels available in Tangalle.