There are 3 ways to get from Kataragama temple 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 Kataragama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 32
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunaibus Wellawatta
17hRs 4,490–5,560Drive 147.3 km
- Drive from Kataragama temple to Amparacar 147.3 km
2h 39mRs 6,652–9,608Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kataragama temple to Amparataxi 147.3 km
2h 39mRs 16,000–20,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kataragama temple to Ampara is to bus which costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 17h.
The fastest way to get from Kataragama temple to Ampara is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kataragama temple to Ampara. However, there are services departing from Kataragama and arriving at Kalmunai via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.
The distance between Kataragama temple and Ampara is 615 km. The road distance is 147.3 km.
The best way to get from Kataragama temple to Ampara without a car is to bus which takes 17h and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 17h to get from Kataragama temple to Ampara, including transfers.
Kataragama temple to Ampara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kataragama station.
Kataragama temple to Ampara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kataragama temple to Ampara is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Kataragama temple to Ampara.
There are 30+ hotels available in Ampara.
What companies run services between Kataragama temple, Sri Lanka and Ampara, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kataragama temple to Ampara via Kataragama, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Colombo Pettah, and Kalmunai in around 17h.
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kataragama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–900
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 750–900
- Semi Lux
- Rs 950–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,800–2,300
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–20,000
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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