There are 8 ways to get from Ambalangoda to Ampara by train, taxi, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended
Train, taxi
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Take the train from Ambalangoda to Fort Station
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Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloa Station
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Take a taxi from Batticaloa Station to Ampara
Cheapest
Bus, train, taxi
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Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
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Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloa Station
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Take a taxi from Batticaloa Station to Ampara
Bus, taxi
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Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
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Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Passara
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Take a taxi from Passara to Ampara
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Ambalangoda to Ampara
Drive
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Drive from Ambalangoda to Ampara
Fly Koggala to Weerawila, taxi
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Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Weerawila (WRZ)
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Take a taxi from Weerawila to Ampara
Train to Colombo, fly to Batticaloa, taxi
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Take the train from Ambalangoda to Maradana
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Fly from Colombo (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC)
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Take a taxi from Batticaloa to Ampara
Bus to Diyawanna Oya, fly to Hatton, taxi
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Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
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Fly from Diyawanna Oya (DWO) to Hatton (NUF)
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Take a taxi from Hatton to Ampara
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Rules to follow in Sri Lanka
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Recommended
Travel within Sri Lanka
Observe COVID-19 safety rules
COVID-19 help in Sri Lanka
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, travel within Sri Lanka is currently allowed.
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- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Ampara is 1912.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Ampara is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Ampara is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1912.
Last updated: 3 Mar 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ambalangoda to Ampara is to bus and train and taxi which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 5500 and takes 12h 2m.
The quickest way to get from Ambalangoda to Ampara is to fly and taxi which costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 80000 and takes 4h 12m.
The distance between Ambalangoda and Ampara is 215 km. The road distance is 331.9 km.
The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Ampara without a car is to train and taxi which takes 10h 49m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 10h 49m to get from Ambalangoda to Ampara, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Koggala Airport to Weerawila Airport is the direct flight which takes 30 min.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambalangoda to Ampara is 332 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Ambalangoda to Ampara.
SriLankan Airlines and Cinnamon Air offer flights from Koggala Airport to Weerawila Airport.
There are two+ hotels available in Ampara. Prices start at Rs. 30000 per night.
The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Koggala Airport is to taxi which takes 44 min and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 5500.
- Distance: 215.1 km
- Duration: 10h 49m
What companies run services between Ambalangoda, Southern, Sri Lanka and Ampara, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Ambalangoda to Ampara. However, you can take the train to Fort Station, take the train to Batticaloa Station, then take the taxi to Ampara. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, take the walk to Fort Station, take the train to Batticaloa Station, then take the taxi to Ampara.
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Koggala to Weerawila
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 11000 - Rs. 70000
Flights from Colombo to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 4200 - Rs. 110000
Flights from Diyawanna Oya to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 900 - Rs. 60000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Weerawila
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 11000 - Rs. 70000
Flights from Colombo to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 4200 - Rs. 110000
Flights from Diyawanna Oya to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 900 - Rs. 60000
- Phone
- 1971
- Website
- railway.gov.lk
Train from Ambalangoda to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 180 - Rs. 1800
- Website
- http://www.railway.gov.lk/web/index.php?lang=en
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs. 240 - Rs. 330
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs. 270 - Rs. 380
- 3rd Class
- Rs. 1423
- 2nd Class
- Rs. 190
- 1st Class
- Rs. 1708
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 500 - Rs. 850
- Website
- http://www.railway.gov.lk/web/index.php?lang=en
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs. 500 - Rs. 700
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs. 550 - Rs. 850
Train from Ambalangoda to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 190 - Rs. 1800
- Website
- http://www.railway.gov.lk/web/index.php?lang=en
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs. 250 - Rs. 330
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs. 270 - Rs. 380
- 3rd Class
- Rs. 1457
- 2nd Class
- Rs. 194
- 1st Class
- Rs. 1749
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- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs. 110 - Rs. 160
- Schedules at
- ntc.gov.lk
- Standard
- Rs. 110 - Rs. 160
- Semi Lux
- Rs. 140 - Rs. 180
- AirCon
- Rs. 210 - Rs. 240
- Super Lux
- Rs. 362
- Phone
- +94776942070
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Passara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs. 2740
- Schedules at
- superline.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4100
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Batticaloa Car Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 80 63 975
- Website
- batticaloa-car-taxi.business.site
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