There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Ampara District (Region) by plane, 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.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Ampara District (Region)taxi
3h 7mRs 28,775–136,607Train, taxi
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Ampara District (Region)taxi
6h 48mRs 5,979–8,774Bus
- Take the bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattubus
10hRs 6,286–7,247Drive 331.9 km
- Drive from Colombo to Ampara District (Region)car 331.9 km
5h 50mRs 15,080–21,782Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Kalmunaibus
- Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Ampara District (Region)taxi
8h 16mRs 6,279–8,974
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ampara District (Region) is to bus which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 7500 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ampara District (Region) is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 7m and costs Rs. 28000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Ampara District (Region). However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Akkaraipattu via Wellawatta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
The distance between Colombo and Ampara District (Region) is 332 km. The road distance is 331.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ampara District (Region) without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 48m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Colombo to Ampara District (Region), including transfers.
Colombo to Ampara District (Region) bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Wellawatta station.
Colombo to Ampara District (Region) bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Akkaraipattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Ampara District (Region) is 332 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Colombo to Ampara District (Region).
There are 28+ hotels available in Ampara District (Region).
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ampara District (Region), Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattu once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,500–2,900 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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.lk
Bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,500–2,900
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Batticaloa to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,600–6,000
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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