There are 7 ways to get from Ambalangoda to Polgahawela by train, bus, taxi, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 3h 23m
6 alternative options
Bus, train • 4h 49m
Bus via Kegalle • 5h 4m
Bus • 5h 31m
Taxi • 2h 9m
Drive • 2h 9m
Bus, fly, taxi • 5h 52m
Ambalangoda to Polgahawela by train
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Polgahawela is 1912.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ambalangoda to Polgahawela is to bus and train which costs Rs. 340 - Rs. 550 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Ambalangoda to Polgahawela is to taxi. Taking this option will cost Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000 and takes 2h 9m.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambalangoda to Polgahawela. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Polgahawela via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Ambalangoda to Polgahawela station. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Polgahawela Station via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Ambalangoda and Polgahawela is 125 km. The road distance is 159.1 km.
The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Polgahawela without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs Rs. 330 - Rs. 750.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Ambalangoda to Polgahawela, including transfers.
Ambalangoda to Polgahawela bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Ambalangoda to Polgahawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Polgahawela is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs Rs. 330 - Rs. 750. Alternatively, you can bus via Kegalle, which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1300 and takes 5h 4m.
- Distance: 125.3 km
- Duration: 3h 23m
What companies run services between Ambalangoda, Southern, Sri Lanka and Polgahawela, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Ambalangoda to Polgahawela via Fort Station in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ambalangoda to Polgahawela via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Kegalle in around 5h 4m.
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Diyawanna Oya to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 40000 - Rs. 90000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Diyawanna Oya to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 40000 - Rs. 90000
- Website
- railway.gov.lk
Train from Ambalangoda to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs. 100 - Rs. 380
- Website
- railway.gov.lk
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs. 240 - Rs. 330
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs. 270 - Rs. 380
- 3rd Class
- Rs. 102
- 2nd Class
- Rs. 189
Train from Fort Station to Polgahawela Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs. 230 - Rs. 360
- Website
- railway.gov.lk
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs. 230 - Rs. 310
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs. 260 - Rs. 360
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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 30 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
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs. 100 - Rs. 150
- Schedules at
- ntc.gov.lk
- Standard
- Rs. 100 - Rs. 150
- Semi Lux
- Rs. 130 - Rs. 160
- AirCon
- Rs. 190 - Rs. 220
- Super Lux
- Rs. 327
- Phone
- +94776942070
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- superline.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Estimated price
- Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000
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
The quickest flight from Diyawanna Oya Airport to Kandy Airport is the direct flight which takes 30 min.
Ambalangoda to Polgahawela bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Ambalangoda to Polgahawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambalangoda to Polgahawela is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Ambalangoda to Polgahawela.
SriLankan Airlines and Cinnamon Air offer flights from Diyawanna Oya Airport to Kandy Airport.
There are 15+ hotels available in Polgahawela. Prices start at Rs. 32500 per night.