There are 3 ways to get from Kegalle to Ampara by train, taxi, or car
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Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kegalle to Ampara is to train and taxi which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8500 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Kegalle to Ampara is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000.
The distance between Kegalle and Ampara is 354 km. The road distance is 224.3 km.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Ampara without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8500.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Kegalle to Ampara, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kegalle to Ampara is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Kegalle to Ampara.
There are 32+ hotels available in Ampara.
What companies run services between Kegalle, Sri Lanka and Ampara, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Kegalle to Ampara. However, you can take the taxi to Polgahawela, take the train to Batticaloa, then take the taxi to Ampara. Alternatively, you can drive from Kegalle to Ampara in around 3h 55m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,400–14,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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