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How to get fromMatale to Amparaby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Matale to Ampara by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

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    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 33m
    Rs 6,034–15,656

  2. Train, bus via Dambulla

    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 27m

  3. Drive 200.1 km

    1. Drive from Matale to Amparacar car 200.1 km
    3h 45m
    Rs 8,464–12,226

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Matale to Amparataxi taxi 200.1 km
    3h 45m
    Rs 10,000–12,000

Questions & Answers

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 27m.

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