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

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Bus, taxi  •  2h 43m

  1. Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Kalutara 2-3
  2. Take a taxi from Kalutara to Ruwanwella

Cheapest option

Bus  •  4h 39m

  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 Nittambuwa Colombo / ...

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Taxi  •  1h 58m

  1. Take a taxi from Ambalangoda to Ruwanwella 140.9 km

Drive  •  1h 58m

  1. Drive from Ambalangoda to Ruwanwella 140.9 km
Ambalangoda → Ruwanwella
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Domestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply

  • Face masks are recommended
  • There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
  • Observe COVID-19 safety rules

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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Ruwanwella is 1912.

Wearing a face mask on public transport in Ruwanwella is recommended.

The social distance requirement in Ruwanwella is 1 metre.

Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1912.

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Questions & Answers

The cheapest way to get from Ambalangoda to Ruwanwella is to bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2200 and takes 4h 39m.

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The fastest way to get from Ambalangoda to Ruwanwella is to taxi. Taking this option will cost Rs. 13000 - Rs. 16000 and takes 1h 58m.

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The distance between Ambalangoda and Ruwanwella is 93 km. The road distance is 140.9 km.

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The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Ruwanwella without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 43m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 6500.

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It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Ambalangoda to Ruwanwella, including transfers.

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Yes, the driving distance between Ambalangoda to Ruwanwella is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Ambalangoda to Ruwanwella.

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There are five+ hotels available in Ruwanwella. Prices start at Rs. 30000 per night.

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Map of how to get from Ambalangoda to Ruwanwella.
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  • Distance: 92.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Ambalangoda, Southern, Sri Lanka and Ruwanwella, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Ambalangoda to Ruwanwella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Nittambuwa in around 4h 39m.

Bus operators
National Transport Commission
Phone
+94 011-2587372
Email
info@ntc.gov.lk
Website
ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Kalutara
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
Rs. 75 - Rs. 110
Schedules at
ntc.gov.lk
Standard
Rs. 75 - Rs. 110
Semi Lux
Rs. 70 - Rs. 90
AirCon
Rs. 110 - Rs. 130
Super Lux
Rs. 207
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
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwa
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
Rs. 70 - Rs. 100
Schedules at
ntc.gov.lk
Standard
Rs. 70 - Rs. 100
Semi Lux
Rs. 65 - Rs. 80
AirCon
Rs. 100 - Rs. 120
Super Lux
Rs. 192
Superline Travels
Phone
+94776942070
Email
info@superline.lk
Website
superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwa
Ave. Duration
1h
Frequency
Once daily
Schedules at
superline.lk
Other operators
Taxi from Kalutara to Ruwanwella
Ave. Duration
1h 28m
Estimated price
Rs. 4700 - Rs. 6000
Pickme
Phone
+94117433433
Website
pickme.lk
Kalutara Cabs
Phone
+94 77 31 44 888
Website
kalutaracabs.com

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