There are 5 ways to get from Ampara to Mawanella by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Dambulla
best- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polgahawelabus
7h 8mRs 5,657–7,222Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegallebus Colombo
10h 20mRs 4,787–5,882Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Batticaloabus Kalmunai
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
8h 55mRs 6,357–9,122Drive 211.3 km
- Drive from Ampara to Mawanellacar 211.3 km
3h 42mRs 9,509–13,734Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ampara to Mawanellataxi 211.3 km
3h 42mRs 10,000–13,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ampara to Mawanella is to bus which costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 6000 and takes 10h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Ampara to Mawanella is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ampara to Mawanella. However, there are services departing from Kalmunai and arriving at Polgahawela via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Ampara and Mawanella is 332 km. The road distance is 211.3 km.
The best way to get from Ampara to Mawanella without a car is to bus via Dambulla which takes 7h 8m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Ampara to Mawanella, including transfers.
Ampara to Mawanella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Kalmunai station.
Ampara to Mawanella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ampara to Mawanella is 211 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Ampara to Mawanella.
There are 1255+ hotels available in Mawanella.
What companies run services between Ampara, Sri Lanka and Mawanella, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Ampara to Mawanella via Kalmunai, Dambulla, and Polgahawela in around 7h 8m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- 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 Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- 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
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