There are 5 ways to get from Colombo Harbour to Ampara by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Amparataxi
6h 11mRs 6,022–8,962Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunaibus Wellawatta
7h 53mRs 4,773–5,969Drive 300.4 km
- Drive from Colombo Harbour to Amparacar 300.4 km
5h 10mRs 12,846–18,555Fly to Batticaloa, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa (BTC) to Amparataxi
27h 7mRs 31,151–154,506Fly 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 35mRs 29,101–145,806
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Harbour to Ampara is to bus which costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Harbour to Ampara is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 19000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo Harbour to Ampara. However, there are services departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Kalmunai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Colombo Harbour and Ampara is 419 km. The road distance is 300.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Harbour to Ampara without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 11m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Colombo Harbour to Ampara, including transfers.
Colombo Harbour to Ampara bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo Harbour to Ampara bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Kalmunai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Harbour to Ampara is 300 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Colombo Harbour to Ampara.
There are 30+ hotels available in Ampara.
What companies run services between Colombo Harbour, Sri Lanka and Ampara, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunai once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,900 and the journey takes 7h 21m.
- 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
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,400–4,400
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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