There are 4 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Ampara by rideshare, car, plane, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Airport Transfer
best- Take the rideshare from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Ampara288.7 km
5h 1mRs 14,000–18,000Drive 288.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Amparacar 288.7 km
5h 1mRs 12,365–17,860Fly to Batticaloa, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa (BTC) to Amparataxi
26h 42mRs 23,522–142,094Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Maruthamunaibus
6h 11mRs 21,307–133,913
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Ampara is to drive which costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Ampara is to Airport Transfer which takes 5h 1m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Ampara is 289 km. The road distance is 288.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Ampara without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 5h 1m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
The Airport Transfer from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Ampara takes 5h 1m including transfers and departs hourly.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Ampara is 289 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Ampara.
There are 30+ hotels available in Ampara.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Ampara. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka and Ampara, Sri Lanka?
Mozio operates a vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Ampara on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 5h 1m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa via Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–140,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Maruthamunai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Ampara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,600–4,400
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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