There are 5 ways to get from Ampara District (Region) to Colombo by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Ampara District (Region) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)taxi
- Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
4h 39mRs 39,401–124,520Taxi, bus
cheapest- Take the taxi from Ampara District (Region) to Kalmunaitaxi
- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
8h 1mRs 4,969–6,054Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Ampara District (Region) to Batticaloataxi
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
9h 1mRs 5,954–8,801Drive 331.9 km
- Drive from Ampara District (Region) to Colombocar 331.9 km
5h 51mRs 14,953–21,598Bus
- Take the bus from Akkaraipattu to Wellawattabus
10hRs 6,230–7,208
Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ampara District (Region) to Colombo is to taxi and bus which costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Ampara District (Region) to Colombo is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs Rs. 39000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ampara District (Region) to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Akkaraipattu and arriving at Pettah via Wellawatta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
The distance between Ampara District (Region) and Colombo is 394 km. The road distance is 331.9 km.
The best way to get from Ampara District (Region) to Colombo without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 8h 1m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Ampara District (Region) to Colombo, including transfers.
Ampara District (Region) to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Akkaraipattu station.
Ampara District (Region) to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Wellawatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ampara District (Region) to Colombo is 332 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Ampara District (Region) to Colombo.
There are 1412+ hotels available in Colombo.
What companies run services between Ampara District (Region), Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Akkaraipattu to Wellawatta once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,500–2,900 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Weerawila International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kalmunai to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Akkaraipattu to Wellawatta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,500–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,600–24,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Arugam Bay Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 97 78 939
- Website
- arugamtaxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Arugam Bay Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 97 78 939
- Website
- arugamtaxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Arugam Bay Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 97 78 939
- Website
- arugamtaxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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