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There are 3 ways to get from Ambalangoda to Ratnapura by bus, taxi or car

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Bus  •  6h 5m

  1. Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal 2-3
  2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapura Colombo-Badulla / ...

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Taxi  •  1h 46m

  1. Take a taxi from Ambalangoda to Ratnapura 126.2 km

Drive  •  1h 46m

  1. Drive from Ambalangoda to Ratnapura 126.2 km

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The cost-effective way to get from Ambalangoda to Ratnapura is to bus, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2700 and takes 6h 5m.

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The quickest way to get from Ambalangoda to Ratnapura is to taxi which costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 14000 and takes 1h 46m.

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No, there is no direct bus from Ambalangoda to Ratnapura. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Rathnapura via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

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The distance between Ambalangoda and Ratnapura is 63 km. The road distance is 126.2 km.

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The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Ratnapura without a car is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2700.

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It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Ambalangoda to Ratnapura, including transfers.

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Ambalangoda to Ratnapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ambalangoda station.

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Ambalangoda to Ratnapura bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Rathnapura station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Ambalangoda to Ratnapura is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Ambalangoda to Ratnapura.

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  • Distance: 63.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Ambalangoda to Ratnapura via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 6h 5m.

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
Superline Travels
Phone
+94776942070
Email
info@superline.lk
Website
superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapura
Ave. Duration
2h 20m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2500
Website
https://superline.lk/
Other operators
Taxi from Ambalangoda to Ratnapura
Ave. Duration
1h 46m
Estimated price
Rs. 11000 - Rs. 14000
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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