There are 3 ways to get from Ampara to Embilipitiya by bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
12h 39mRs 4,297–5,222Drive 190.1 km
- Drive from Ampara to Embilipitiyacar 190.1 km
3h 28mRs 8,549–12,349Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ampara to Embilipitiyataxi 190.1 km
3h 28mRs 20,000–25,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ampara to Embilipitiya is to bus which costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 5500 and takes 12h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Ampara to Embilipitiya is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ampara to Embilipitiya. However, there are services departing from Kalmunai and arriving at Embilipitiya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
The distance between Ampara and Embilipitiya is 538 km. The road distance is 190.1 km.
The best way to get from Ampara to Embilipitiya without a car is to bus which takes 12h 39m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 12h 39m to get from Ampara to Embilipitiya, including transfers.
Ampara to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Kalmunai station.
Ampara to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ampara to Embilipitiya is 190 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Ampara to Embilipitiya.
There are 330+ hotels available in Embilipitiya.
What companies run services between Ampara, Sri Lanka and Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Ampara to Embilipitiya via Kalmunai, Colombo Pettah, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 12h 39m.
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–600
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 540–600
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–950
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
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