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How to get fromNuwara Eliya to Ambalantotaby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Nuwara Eliya to Ambalantota by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Thanamalwilabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Thanamalwila to Ambalantotataxi taxi
    4h 27m
    Rs 6,365–8,145

  2. Drive 169.4 km

    1. Drive from Nuwara Eliya to Ambalantotacar car 169.4 km
    3h 1m
    Rs 7,589–10,961

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Ambalantotataxi taxi 169.4 km
    3h 1m
    Rs 8,500–11,000

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  • Distance: 172.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka and Ambalantota, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Nuwara Eliya to Ambalantota. However, you can take the bus to Thanamalwila then take the taxi to Ambalantota. Alternatively, you can drive from Nuwara Eliya to Ambalantota in around 3h 1m.

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