There are 3 ways to get from Ampara to Kataragama 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 Kataragamabus 32
15h 39mRs 4,507–5,472Drive 147.7 km
- Drive from Ampara to Kataragamacar 147.7 km
2h 39mRs 6,641–9,593Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ampara to Kataragamataxi 147.7 km
2h 39mRs 16,000–20,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ampara to Kataragama is to bus which costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 5500 and takes 15h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Ampara to Kataragama is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ampara to Kataragama. However, there are services departing from Kalmunai and arriving at Kataragama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 39m.
The distance between Ampara and Kataragama is 609 km. The road distance is 147.7 km.
The best way to get from Ampara to Kataragama without a car is to bus which takes 15h 39m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 15h 39m to get from Ampara to Kataragama, including transfers.
Ampara to Kataragama bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Kalmunai station.
Ampara to Kataragama bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ampara to Kataragama is 148 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Ampara to Kataragama.
There are 416+ hotels available in Kataragama.
What companies run services between Ampara, Sri Lanka and Kataragama, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Ampara to Kataragama via Kalmunai, Colombo Pettah, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 15h 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 Kataragama
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–850
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 750–850
- Semi Lux
- Rs 950–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,800–2,300
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