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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ampar is to train and ferry which costs ₹8,000 - ₹16,000 and takes 45h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ampar is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 21m and costs ₹15,000 - ₹24,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Ampar?

The distance between Colombo and Ampar is 978 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Ampar without a car is to train and ferry and taxi which takes 30h 11m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹16,000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Colombo to Ampar, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ampar?

There are 30+ hotels available in Ampar.

Colombo to Ampar - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Ampar by plane, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)CMB - IXE
2. Take the taxi from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Ampar
5h 21m
₹15,914–23,080
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Baiyyapanahalli Yard
4. Take the train from Baiyyapanahalli Yard to Kundapura
45h 10m
₹8,164–15,923
Train, ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Karur
4. Take the train from Karur to Udupi
5. Take the taxi from Udupi to Ampar
30h 11m
₹8,824–16,023
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Ashokpillar
4. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Ashok Pillar to FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zone
5. Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2A to Kundapura
34h 59m
₹9,591–12,246

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights

50Weekly Planes

4h 56mAverage Duration

₹7,967Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Ampar.

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Distance: 977.6 km
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ampar, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Ampar. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Bajpe Airport (IXE), then take the taxi to Ampar. Alternatively, you can take the train to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, take the train to Karur, take the train to Udupi, then take the taxi to Ampar.

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