There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Ampara District (Region) 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 Ampara District (Region)taxi
6h 46mRs 5,979–8,775Bus
- Take the bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattubus
9h 58mRs 6,286–7,247Drive 329.3 km
- Drive from Colombo to Ampara District (Region)car 329.3 km
5h 57mRs 14,480–20,915Fly to Kandy, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Ampara District (Region)taxi
5h 7mRs 39,988–159,622Train, 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 14mRs 6,279–8,975Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus
- Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Ampara District (Region)taxi
7h 21mRs 30,538–147,622
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ampara District (Region) is to bus which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 7500 and takes 9h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ampara District (Region) is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 7m and costs Rs. 40000 - Rs. 160000.
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 9h 58m.
The distance between Colombo and Ampara District (Region) is 439 km. The road distance is 329.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ampara District (Region) without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 46m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
It takes approximately 6h 46m 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 329 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Colombo to Ampara District (Region).
There are 30+ 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 Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
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
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 Wellawatta to Akkaraipattu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,500–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Batticaloa to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,600–19,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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