There are 5 ways to get from Ambalangoda to Chilaw by bus, train, taxi or car
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Bus, train
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Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
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Take the train from Katunayake to Chilaw
Bus
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Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
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Take the bus from Pettah to Chilaw
Train
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Take the train from Ambalangoda to Maradana
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Take the train from Colombo Fort to Chilaw
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Ambalangoda to Chilaw
Drive
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Drive from Ambalangoda to Chilaw
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ambalangoda to Chilaw is to bus and train which costs Rs. 400 - Rs. 650 and takes 5h 46m.
The quickest way to get from Ambalangoda to Chilaw is to taxi which costs Rs. 29000 - Rs. 35000 and takes 2h 27m.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambalangoda to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Chilaw via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Ambalangoda to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Chilaw via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Ambalangoda and Chilaw is 152 km. The road distance is 177.5 km.
The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Chilaw without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 46m and costs Rs. 400 - Rs. 650.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Ambalangoda to Chilaw, including transfers.
Ambalangoda to Chilaw bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Ambalangoda to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Chilaw is to bus which takes 5h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 440 - Rs. 2200 and takes 6h 30m.
- Distance: 151.7 km
- Duration: 5h 46m
What companies run services between Ambalangoda, Southern, Sri Lanka and Chilaw, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Ambalangoda to Chilaw via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Pettah in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ambalangoda to Chilaw via Colombo Fort in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- 1971
- Website
- railway.gov.lk
Train from Katunayake to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs. 220 - Rs. 330
- Website
- http://www.railway.gov.lk/web/index.php?lang=en
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs. 220 - Rs. 290
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs. 230 - Rs. 330
Train from Ambalangoda to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 190 - Rs. 1800
- Website
- http://www.railway.gov.lk/web/index.php?lang=en
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs. 250 - Rs. 330
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs. 270 - Rs. 380
- 3rd Class
- Rs. 1457
- 2nd Class
- Rs. 194
- 1st Class
- Rs. 1749
Train from Colombo Fort to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs. 250 - Rs. 380
- Website
- http://www.railway.gov.lk/web/index.php?lang=en
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs. 250 - Rs. 330
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs. 270 - Rs. 380
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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
- Phone
- 077 107 55 55
- Website
- ncgexpress.com
Bus from Pettah to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Book at
- ncgexpress.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Estimated price
- Rs. 29000 - Rs. 35000
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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More Questions & Answers
Ambalangoda to Chilaw bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Chilaw station.
Ambalangoda to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Chilaw station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambalangoda to Chilaw is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Ambalangoda to Chilaw.
There are 11+ hotels available in Chilaw. Prices start at Rs. 30000 per night.