There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Ambepussa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Alawwatrain Colombo
2h 33mRs 3,326–4,844Drive 58.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo to Ambepussacar 58.4 km
59 minRs 2,474–3,574Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Kaduwelabus
- Take the bus from Kaduwela to Ambepussabus 17
3h 6mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Ambepussataxi 58.4 km
59 minRs 16,000–19,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ambepussa is to drive which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3600 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ambepussa is to drive which takes 59 min and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3600.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Ambepussa. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Ambepussa via Kaduwela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Colombo and Ambepussa is 74 km. The road distance is 58.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ambepussa without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4900.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Colombo to Ambepussa, including transfers.
Colombo to Ambepussa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ambepussa is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 6m.
Colombo to Ambepussa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kaduwela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Ambepussa is 58 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Colombo to Ambepussa.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ambepussa, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Alawwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,600 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colombo to Ambepussa via Kaduwela in around 3h 6m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Alawwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- 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 2,000–2,600
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Kaduwela
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kaduwela to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 190–220
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 190–220
- Semi Lux
- Rs 200–290
- Super Lux
- Rs 390–490
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–19,000
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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