There are 3 ways to get from Nuwara Eliya to Ampara by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunaibus Wellawatta
13h 31mRs 4,231–5,882Drive 182 km
- Drive from Nuwara Eliya to Amparacar 182 km
3h 27mRs 8,211–11,860Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Amparataxi 182 km
3h 27mRs 9,000–11,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Ampara is to bus which costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 6000 and takes 13h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Ampara is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nuwara Eliya to Ampara. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Kalmunai via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.
The distance between Nuwara Eliya and Ampara is 534 km. The road distance is 182 km.
The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Ampara without a car is to bus which takes 13h 31m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 13h 31m to get from Nuwara Eliya to Ampara, including transfers.
Nuwara Eliya to Ampara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Nuwara Eliya to Ampara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nuwara Eliya to Ampara is 182 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Nuwara Eliya to Ampara.
There are 28+ hotels available in Ampara.
What companies run services between Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka and Ampara, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Ampara via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Colombo Pettah, and Kalmunai in around 13h 31m.
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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
- 3h 27m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,000–11,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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