There are 7 ways to get from Ragama to Ampara by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Gampaha to Batticaloatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Amparataxi
6h 45mRs 5,877–10,229Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunaibus Wellawatta
9h 4mRs 4,880–7,535Drive 290.6 km
- Drive from Ragama to Amparacar 290.6 km
4h 58mRs 13,114–18,942Fly to Kandy, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Amparataxi
4h 5mRs 33,997–153,087Fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane CMB - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Amparataxi
5h 1mRs 41,997–170,087Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Maruthamunaibus
6h 33mRs 26,547–152,787Fly to Hatton, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Amparataxi
5h 15mRs 32,997–151,087
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ragama to Ampara is to bus which costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 8000 and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Ragama to Ampara is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 5m and costs Rs. 34000 - Rs. 160000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ragama to Ampara. However, there are services departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Kalmunai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
The distance between Ragama and Ampara is 400 km. The road distance is 290.6 km.
The best way to get from Ragama to Ampara without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 45m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Ragama to Ampara, including transfers.
Ragama to Ampara bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Ragama to Ampara bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Kalmunai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ragama to Ampara is 291 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Ragama to Ampara.
There are 29+ hotels available in Ampara.
What companies run services between Ragama, 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 Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–140,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–140,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampaha to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Travels
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Maruthamunai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,400–23,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
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