There are 4 ways to get from Tangalle to Balapitiya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tangalle to Ambalangodabus
2h 10mRs 1,760–2,238Train
- Take the train from Beliatta to Ambalangodatrain Beliatta
3h 35mRs 5,949–8,690Drive 106.7 km
- Drive from Tangalle to Balapitiyacar 106.7 km
1h 20mRs 4,802–6,936Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tangalle to Balapitiyataxi 106.7 km
1h 20mRs 31,000–37,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tangalle to Balapitiya is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2300 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Tangalle to Balapitiya is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tangalle to Balapitiya. However, there are services departing from Tangalle and arriving at Ambalangoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Tangalle to Balapitiya. However, there are services departing from Beliatta and arriving at Ambalangoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Tangalle and Balapitiya is 119 km. The road distance is 106.7 km.
The best way to get from Tangalle to Balapitiya without a car is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2300.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Tangalle to Balapitiya, including transfers.
Tangalle to Balapitiya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Tangalle station.
Tangalle to Balapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Beliatta station.
The best way to get from Tangalle to Balapitiya is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 9000 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Tangalle, Sri Lanka and Balapitiya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Tangalle to Ambalangoda once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Beliatta to Ambalangoda 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 22m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Beliatta to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- 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 Tangalle to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- Rs 31,000–37,000
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Senu Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 05 28 583
- Website
- senutaxicabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Tangalle to Balapitiya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Ambalangoda station.
Tangalle to Balapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ambalangoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tangalle to Balapitiya is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Tangalle to Balapitiya.
There are 1821+ hotels available in Balapitiya.