There are 4 ways to get from Ambalangoda to Bambalapitiya by train, bus, taxi or car
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Ambalangoda to Bambalapitiya by train
The train journey time between Ambalangoda and Bambalapitiya is around 1h 42m and covers a distance of around 78 km. Services are operated by Sri Lanka Railways. Typically 12 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ambalangoda to Bambalapitiya is to train which costs Rs. 240 - Rs. 370 and takes 1h 42m.
The quickest way to get from Ambalangoda to Bambalapitiya is to taxi which costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 11000 and takes 1h 16m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Bambalapitiya. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Ambalangoda and Bambalapitiya is 77 km. The road distance is 96.4 km.
The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Bambalapitiya without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs Rs. 240 - Rs. 370.
The train from Ambalangoda to Bambalapitiya takes 1h 42m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Ambalangoda to Bambalapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Bambalapitiya is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs Rs. 240 - Rs. 370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 550 - Rs. 750 and takes 2h 52m.
Ambalangoda to Bambalapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bambalapitiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambalangoda to Bambalapitiya is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Ambalangoda to Bambalapitiya.
- Distance: 76.6 km
- Duration: 1h 42m
What companies run services between Ambalangoda, Southern, Sri Lanka and Bambalapitiya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ambalangoda to Bambalapitiya twice daily. Tickets cost Rs. 240 - Rs. 370 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs. 110 - Rs. 160 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- 1971
- Website
- railway.gov.lk
Train from Ambalangoda to Bambalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs. 240 - Rs. 370
- Website
- http://www.railway.gov.lk/web/index.php?lang=en
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs. 240 - Rs. 320
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs. 260 - Rs. 370
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- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs. 110 - Rs. 160
- Schedules at
- ntc.gov.lk
- Standard
- Rs. 110 - Rs. 160
- Semi Lux
- Rs. 140 - Rs. 180
- AirCon
- Rs. 210 - Rs. 240
- Super Lux
- Rs. 362
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- Rs. 9000 - Rs. 11000
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
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