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Matale to Ampara

Rome2Rio compared 4 ways to get from Matale to Ampara. The best route is Train, bus, a distance of 118.483 km.

  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Matale to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Batticaloa to Kalmunaibus bus
    10h 26m
    Rs 6,234–10,413

  2. Train, bus via Dambulla

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Matale to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus bus
    11h 20m
    Rs 5,534–8,513

  3. Drive 195.6 km

    1. Drive from Matale to Amparacar car 195.6 km
    3h 32m
    Rs 8,903–12,859

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Matale to Amparataxi taxi 195.6 km
    3h 32m
    Rs 9,500–12,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 418.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 26m

What companies run services between Matale, Sri Lanka and Ampara, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Matale to Ampara. However, you can take the train to Polgahawela, take the train to Batticaloa, walk to Batticaloa, take the bus to Kalmunai, then take the taxi to Ampara. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matale to Ampara via Polgahawela, Polgahawela, Dambulla, and Kalmunai in around 11h 20m.

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