There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Akurala North by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Ambalangodatrain Maradana
1h 34mRs 1,792–3,625Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangodabus 2-3 / ...
3h 5mRs 864–1,811Drive 92.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Akurala Northcar 92.1 km
1h 39mRs 4,203–6,071Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Akurala Northtaxi 92.1 km
1h 39mRs 25,000–30,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Akurala North is to bus which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1900 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Akurala North is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3700.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Akurala North. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Ambalangoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Akurala North. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Ambalangoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
The distance between Colombo and Akurala North is 89 km. The road distance is 92.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Akurala North without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3700.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Colombo to Akurala North, including transfers.
Colombo to Akurala North bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Akurala North train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Akurala North is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1900 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Akurala North, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ambalangoda 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 310–350 and the journey takes 3h. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–350
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 310–350
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Estimated price
- Rs 25,000–30,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Akurala North bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambalangoda station.
Colombo to Akurala North train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ambalangoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Akurala North is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Colombo to Akurala North.
There are 1930+ hotels available in Akurala North.