There are 4 ways to get from Ampara to Puttalam by taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Ampara to Batticaloataxi
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Maho Junctiontrain
- Take the taxi from Maho to Puttalamtaxi
7h 2mRs 9,243–12,669Bus
- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
10h 57mDrive 302.4 km
- Drive from Ampara to Puttalamcar 302.4 km
5h 15mRs 13,648–19,713Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ampara to Puttalamtaxi 302.4 km
5h 15mRs 15,000–18,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ampara to Puttalam is to taxi and train which costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 13000 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Ampara to Puttalam is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ampara to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Kalmunai and arriving at Puttalam via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
The distance between Ampara and Puttalam is 344 km. The road distance is 302.4 km.
The best way to get from Ampara to Puttalam without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h 2m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 13000.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Ampara to Puttalam, including transfers.
Ampara to Puttalam bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Kalmunai station.
Ampara to Puttalam bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ampara to Puttalam is 302 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Ampara to Puttalam.
There are 105+ hotels available in Puttalam.
What companies run services between Ampara, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Ampara to Puttalam via Kalmunai, Colombo Pettah, and Pettah in around 10h 57m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,400–18,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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