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There are 4 ways to get from Ambalangoda to Kalpitiya by bus, train, taxi or car

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Bus

  1. Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
  2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Puttalam

Train

  1. Take the train from Ambalangoda to Maradana
  2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Puttalam

Taxi

  1. Take a taxi from Ambalangoda to Kalpitiya

Drive

  1. Drive from Ambalangoda to Kalpitiya

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The cheapest way to get from Ambalangoda to Kalpitiya is to bus which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3400 and takes 7h 9m.

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The fastest way to get from Ambalangoda to Kalpitiya is to taxi. Taking this option will cost Rs. 23000 - Rs. 29000 and takes 4h 12m.

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The distance between Ambalangoda and Kalpitiya is 225 km. The road distance is 265.1 km.

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The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Kalpitiya without a car is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3400.

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It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Ambalangoda to Kalpitiya, including transfers.

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The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Kalpitiya is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6000 and takes 8h 8m.

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Yes, the driving distance between Ambalangoda to Kalpitiya is 265 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Ambalangoda to Kalpitiya.

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There are 69+ hotels available in Kalpitiya. Prices start at Rs. 6581 per night.

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Map of how to get from Ambalangoda to Kalpitiya.
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  • Distance: 224.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Ambalangoda to Kalpitiya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Puttalam in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ambalangoda to Kalpitiya via Colombo Fort and Puttalam in around 8h 8m.

Train operators
Sri Lanka Railways
Phone
1971
Website
railway.gov.lk
Train from Ambalangoda to Maradana
Ave. Duration
1h 50m
Frequency
4 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 Puttalam
Ave. Duration
4h 19m
Frequency
4 times a week
Estimated price
Rs. 300 - Rs. 1200
Website
http://www.railway.gov.lk/web/index.php?lang=en
Website
https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
3rd Class Fare
Rs. 300 - Rs. 400
2nd Class Fare
Rs. 340 - Rs. 470
Bus operators
National Transport Commission
Phone
+94 011-2587372
Email
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
Website
https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
Schedules at
https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
Standard
Rs. 110 - Rs. 160
Semi Lux
Rs. 140 - Rs. 180
AirCon
Rs. 210 - Rs. 240
Super Lux
Rs. 362
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Puttalam
Ave. Duration
3h 17m
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
Rs. 150 - Rs. 210
Website
https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
Schedules at
https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
Standard
Rs. 150 - Rs. 210
Semi Lux
Rs. 220 - Rs. 270
AirCon
Rs. 310 - Rs. 350
Super Lux
Rs. 523
Other operators
Taxi from Ambalangoda to Kalpitiya
Ave. Duration
4h 12m
Estimated price
Rs. 23000 - Rs. 29000
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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