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There are 7 ways to get from Kandy to Ambalantota by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Kandy, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane KDW - KCT
    2. Take the taxi from Koggala (KCT) to Ambalantotataxi taxi
    2h 20m
    Rs 40,618–129,912

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kandy to Thanamalwilabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Thanamalwila to Ambalantotataxi taxi
    8h 22m
    Rs 6,155–8,046

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain train Kandy / ...
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Beliattatrain train Maradana
    7h 58m
    Rs 12,516–20,074

  4. Drive  217.2 km

    1. Drive from Kandy to Ambalantotacar car 217.2 km
    3h 58m
    Rs 9,553–13,798

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Ambalantotataxi taxi 217.2 km
    3h 58m
    Rs 15,000–19,000

  6. Train to Hatton, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Kandy to Hattontrain train
    2. Fly from Hatton (NUF) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane NUF - KCT
    3. Take the taxi from Koggala (KCT) to Ambalantotataxi taxi
    5h 14m
    Rs 40,655–131,450

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus bus Colombo
    2. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Tangallebus bus
    8h 33m
    Rs 10,725–13,699

Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 12,757Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Ambalantota, Sri Lanka?

You can take a train from Kandy to Ambalantota via Fort Station and Beliatta in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Ambalantota via Nittambuwa and Tangalle in around 8h 33m.

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