There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Ambanpola by train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ambanpola is to train which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 5500 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ambanpola is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
The distance between Colombo and Ambanpola is 153 km. The road distance is 139.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ambanpola without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Colombo to Ambanpola, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Ambanpola is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Colombo to Ambanpola.
There are five+ hotels available in Ambanpola.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ambanpola, North Western, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Maho twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–4,400 and the journey takes 2h 26m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–4,400
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–4,400
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Estimated price
- Rs 38,000–46,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
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