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How to get fromPuttalam to Amparaby taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Puttalam to Ampara by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train

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    1. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Mahotaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Amparataxi taxi
    6h 52m
    Rs 9,271–12,602

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Puttalam to Medawachchiyabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Medawachchiya to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus bus
    9h 18m

  3. Drive  302.2 km

    1. Drive from Puttalam to Amparacar car 302.2 km
    5h 15m
    Rs 13,584–19,621

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Amparataxi taxi 302.2 km
    5h 15m
    Rs 15,000–18,000

  5. Taxi, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Maruthamunaibus bus
    7h 54m
    Rs 50,007–170,513

  6. Bus via Colombo

    1. Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunaibus bus Wellawatta
    11h 32m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 16,718Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 344.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and Ampara, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Puttalam to Ampara via Medawachchiya, Dambulla, Dambulla, and Kalmunai in around 9h 18m.

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