There are 6 ways to get from Negombo 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
8h 28mRs 5,901–10,264Bus
- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunaibus Wellawatta
9h 37mDrive 290.3 km
- Drive from Negombo to Amparacar 290.3 km
5h 14mRs 12,852–18,564Taxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Amparataxi 290.3 km
5h 14mRs 48,000–60,000Fly to Batticaloa, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa (BTC) to Amparataxi
26h 54mRs 25,448–147,766Fly 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 23mRs 23,398–139,066
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Ampara is to train and taxi which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 11000 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Ampara is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 19000.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Ampara. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Kalmunai via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
The distance between Negombo and Ampara is 452 km. The road distance is 290.3 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Ampara without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h 28m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Negombo to Ampara, including transfers.
Negombo to Ampara bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Ampara bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Ampara is 290 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Negombo to Ampara.
There are 31+ hotels available in Ampara.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Ampara, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Negombo to Ampara via Pettah, Colombo Pettah, and Kalmunai in around 9h 37m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa via Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–140,000
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 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Negombo to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- 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 31m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,400–60,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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