There are 3 ways to get from Hambantota to Ampara by bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 32
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunaibus Wellawatta
16h 46mRs 7,308–8,937Drive 192.8 km
- Drive from Hambantota to Amparacar 192.8 km
3h 25mRs 8,244–11,908Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hambantota to Amparataxi 192.8 km
3h 25mRs 9,500–12,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hambantota to Ampara is to bus which costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 9000 and takes 16h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Hambantota to Ampara is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hambantota to Ampara. However, there are services departing from Tissamaharama and arriving at Kalmunai via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 46m.
The distance between Hambantota and Ampara is 620 km. The road distance is 192.8 km.
The best way to get from Hambantota to Ampara without a car is to bus which takes 16h 46m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 9000.
It takes approximately 16h 46m to get from Hambantota to Ampara, including transfers.
Hambantota to Ampara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Tissamaharama station.
Hambantota to Ampara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hambantota to Ampara is 193 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Hambantota to Ampara.
There are 30+ hotels available in Ampara.
What companies run services between Hambantota, Sri Lanka and Ampara, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Hambantota to Ampara via Tissamaharama, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Colombo Pettah, and Kalmunai in around 16h 46m.
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Tissamaharama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–800
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 700–800
- Semi Lux
- Rs 850–1,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,100
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–12,000
Mr Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 34 30 238
- Website
- mrcabshambantota.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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