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How to get fromColombo to Ambokkaby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Ambokka by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kurunegalatrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Ambokkataxi taxi
    2h 27m
    Rs 3,353–5,440

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colombo to Melsiripurabus bus
    2h 41m
    Rs 1,664–2,143

  3. Drive 133.1 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Ambokkacar car 133.1 km
    2h 11m
    Rs 6,080–8,783

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Colombo to Ambokkataxi taxi 133.1 km
    2h 11m
    Rs 36,000–44,000

  5. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Ambokkataxi taxi
    1h 50m
    Rs 24,575–123,707

  6. Fly to Kandy, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane CMB - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Ambokkataxi taxi
    2h 16m
    Rs 23,975–124,307

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 13,459Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Ambokka.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 134.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ambokka, Central, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Melsiripura once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 19m.

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