There are 5 ways to get from Kottawa to Ampara by taxi, plane, 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.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Kottawa to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Amparataxi
2h 39mRs 31,524–139,674Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunaibus Wellawatta
9h 28mRs 5,998–7,160Train, taxi
- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Amparataxi
6h 27mRs 9,855–13,493Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Kottawa to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
- Take the taxi from Ella to Amparataxi
6h 48mRs 20,260–24,678Drive 306.5 km
- Drive from Kottawa to Amparacar 306.5 km
5h 10mRs 13,930–20,121
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottawa to Ampara is to bus which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 7500 and takes 9h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Kottawa to Ampara is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 39m and costs Rs. 31000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottawa to Ampara. However, there are services departing from Kottawa and arriving at Kalmunai via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
The distance between Kottawa and Ampara is 322 km. The road distance is 306.5 km.
The best way to get from Kottawa to Ampara without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 27m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 14000.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Kottawa to Ampara, including transfers.
Kottawa to Ampara bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Kottawa to Ampara bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Kalmunai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottawa to Ampara is 307 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Kottawa to Ampara.
There are 28+ hotels available in Ampara.
What companies run services between Kottawa, Western, Sri Lanka and Ampara, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunai once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,900 and the journey takes 7h 21m.
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kottawa to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,400–22,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
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
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?, French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, and Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts - to help you get the most out of your next trip.