There are 6 ways to get from Colombo 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.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Amparataxi
6h 4mRs 4,779–7,375Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunaibus Wellawatta
7h 47mRs 3,780–4,680Drive 301.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Amparacar 301.1 km
5h 11mRs 13,541–19,559Fly to Kandy, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Amparataxi
4h 8mRs 36,975–156,607Fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane CMB - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Amparataxi
5h 5mRs 44,975–173,607Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Maruthamunaibus
6h 37mRs 29,525–146,307
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ampara is to bus which costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4700 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ampara is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 8m and costs Rs. 37000 - Rs. 160000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Ampara. However, there are services departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Kalmunai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Colombo and Ampara is 414 km. The road distance is 301.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ampara without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 4m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Colombo to Ampara, including transfers.
Colombo to Ampara bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo to Ampara bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Kalmunai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Ampara is 301 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Colombo to Ampara.
There are 32+ hotels available in Ampara.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ampara, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunai once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,900 and the journey takes 7h 21m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–140,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Maruthamunai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,400–23,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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