There are 4 ways to get from Trincomalee to Ampara by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Amparataxi
6h 34mRs 5,830–10,007Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus Wellawatta
8h 28mRs 3,884–7,072Drive 202.6 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Amparacar 202.6 km
3h 38mRs 9,235–13,339Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Amparataxi 202.6 km
3h 38mRs 22,000–27,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Ampara is to bus which costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 7500 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Ampara is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Ampara. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Kalmunai via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Ampara is 260 km. The road distance is 202.6 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Ampara without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 34m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 10000.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Trincomalee to Ampara, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Ampara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Ampara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Ampara is 203 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Trincomalee to Ampara.
There are 28+ hotels available in Ampara.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Ampara, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Trincomalee to Ampara via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Kalmunai in around 8h 28m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,400–27,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Dilneth Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 99 78 656
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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