There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Ambawela by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Ambawelataxi
2h 3mRs 23,675–143,907Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Ambewelatrain Colombo
6h 38mRs 1,300–3,200Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus 79-1
4h 56mRs 1,479–2,381Drive 165.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Ambawelacar 165.1 km
2h 58mRs 7,424–10,724Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Ambawelataxi 165.1 km
2h 58mRs 45,000–55,000
Colombo to Ambawela by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ambawela is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ambawela is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 3m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 150000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Ambewela. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Colombo and Ambawela is 169 km. The road distance is 165.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ambawela without a car is to bus which takes 4h 56m and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 2400.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Colombo to Ambawela, including transfers.
Colombo to Ambawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ambawela is to bus which takes 4h 56m and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 2400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 6h 38m.
Colombo to Ambawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ambewela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Ambawela is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Colombo to Ambawela.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ambawela, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliya hourly. Tickets cost Rs 520–580 and the journey takes 4h 36m. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ambewela 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 6h 38m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Ambewela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–580
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 520–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–55,000
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
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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