There are 4 ways to get from Ampara to Nawalapitiya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Batticaloabus
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Nawalapitiyatrain
11h 53mRs 6,257–10,422Bus, train via Colombo
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the train from Fort Station to Nawalapitiyatrain Colombo
11h 54mRs 5,057–7,722Drive 224 km
- Drive from Ampara to Nawalapitiyacar 224 km
4h 11mRs 10,106–14,598Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ampara to Nawalapitiyataxi 224 km
4h 11mRs 11,000–14,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ampara to Nawalapitiya is to bus and train via Colombo which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000 and takes 11h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Ampara to Nawalapitiya is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000.
The distance between Ampara and Nawalapitiya is 425 km. The road distance is 224 km.
The best way to get from Ampara to Nawalapitiya without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 53m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 11h 53m to get from Ampara to Nawalapitiya, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ampara to Nawalapitiya is 224 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Ampara to Nawalapitiya.
There are 352+ hotels available in Nawalapitiya.
What companies run services between Ampara, Sri Lanka and Nawalapitiya, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Ampara to Nawalapitiya. However, you can take the taxi to Kalmunai, take the bus to Batticaloa, walk to Batticaloa, take the train to Polgahawela, then take the train to Nawalapitiya. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ampara to Nawalapitiya via Kalmunai, Colombo Pettah, and Fort Station in around 11h 54m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Polgahawela to Nawalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Fort Station to Nawalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kalmunai to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Kalmunai to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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