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Colombo to Ambalangoda buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Colombo and Ambalangoda takes 2h 36m and the fastest bus takes 2h 15m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Colombo to Ambalangoda. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 36m
Duration
87 km
Distance
Rs 850
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Colombo to Ambalangoda bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Colombo and Ambalangoda. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colombo is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Ambalangoda at 11:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    bus bus 3h • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h • Direct
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    bus bus 3h • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    bus bus 3h • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h • Direct
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    bus bus 3h • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colombo to Ambalangoda? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 87.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka?

National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 310–350 and the journey takes 3h. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily.

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