There are 4 ways to get from Ampara to Kegalle 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 via Dambulla
best- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Nittambuwabus
8h 26mRs 4,557–5,802Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegallebus Colombo
10h 8mRs 4,037–4,932Drive 224.1 km
- Drive from Ampara to Kegallecar 224.1 km
3h 55mRs 10,079–14,558Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ampara to Kegalletaxi 224.1 km
3h 55mRs 11,000–14,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ampara to Kegalle is to bus which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 5000 and takes 10h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Ampara to Kegalle is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ampara to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Kalmunai and arriving at Kegalle via Dambulla and Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
The distance between Ampara and Kegalle is 381 km. The road distance is 224.1 km.
The best way to get from Ampara to Kegalle without a car is to bus via Dambulla which takes 8h 26m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Ampara to Kegalle, including transfers.
Ampara to Kegalle bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Kalmunai station.
Ampara to Kegalle bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ampara to Kegalle is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Ampara to Kegalle.
There are 117+ hotels available in Kegalle.
What companies run services between Ampara, Sri Lanka and Kegalle, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Ampara to Kegalle via Kalmunai, Dambulla, and Nittambuwa in around 8h 26m.
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kalmunai to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–310
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 320–450
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
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