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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colombo to Ambalantota

Composite routes from Colombo to Ambalantota

Cheapest
2 h 40 min
Car
209 km.
from $11

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Koggala to Weerawila
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$304.35

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Fort Station to Beliatta
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.80–$7.21
Train from Fort Station to Habaraduwa
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.75–$6.71

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Fort Station to Matara
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.30–$2.39
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiya
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.41–$2.50

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ambalantota?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ambalantota is to bus which costs $13.04 - $18.48 and takes 5h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Ambalantota?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ambalantota is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $27.17 - $41.30 .

How far is it from Colombo to Ambalantota?

The distance between Colombo and Ambalantota is 224 km. The road distance is 209.8 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Ambalantota without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Ambalantota without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 37m and costs $35.87 - $45.65 .

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Ambalantota?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Colombo to Ambalantota, including transfers.

Train or bus from Colombo to Ambalantota?

The best way to get from Colombo to Ambalantota is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $42.39 - $59.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13.04 - $18.48 and takes 5h 37m.

Can I drive from Colombo to Ambalantota?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Ambalantota is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Colombo to Ambalantota.

Where can I stay near Ambalantota?

There are 59+ hotels available in Ambalantota. Prices start at $8.45 per night.
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