There are 4 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Ampara by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambullabus 15-1-1
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus Wellawatta
7h 19mRs 3,740–4,761Train, taxi
- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Mahotrain
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Amparataxi
7h 55mRs 5,927–10,102Drive 233.4 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Amparacar 233.4 km
4hRs 10,542–15,227Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Amparataxi 233.4 km
4hRs 25,000–31,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Ampara is to bus which costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4800 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Ampara is to drive which takes 4h and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Ampara. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Kalmunai via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Ampara is 293 km. The road distance is 233.4 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Ampara without a car is to bus which takes 7h 19m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4800.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Anuradhapura to Ampara, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Ampara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Ampara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Ampara is 233 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Anuradhapura to Ampara.
There are 28+ hotels available in Ampara.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Ampara, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Anuradhapura to Ampara via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Kalmunai in around 7h 19m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Anuradhapura to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
Train from Maho Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,400–31,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Derana
- Phone
- + 94 27 49 76 060
- Website
- deranakandy.wordpress.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
SS Cabs
- Phone
- + 94 71 16 73 673
- Website
- sscabservice.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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