| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | Lakpura | Standard Car | Any time | +10h 13m | $196.00 | |
Taxi | Ceylon Roots | SUV 3pax | Any time | +5h | $150.00 | |
Bus | Sri Lanka Bus Service | Super Luxury | 13:00 | 21:00 | $14.71 | |
Bus | Sri Lanka Bus Service | Super Luxury | 13:00 | 21:00 | $16.18 | |
Bus | Sri Lanka Bus Service | Air-conditioned Large Coach | 13:00 | 21:00 | $14.71 | |
Bus | Sri Lanka Bus Service | Super Luxury | 13:15 | 21:00 | $14.71 | |
Bus | Sri Lanka Bus Service | Air-conditioned Large Coach | 13:15 | 21:00 | $14.71 | |
Bus | Sri Lanka Bus Service | Super Luxury | 20:45 | 03:45 | $17.79 |
Travelling between Colombo and Ampara is possible by Bus and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 207.00 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 158.42.
It can take you anywhere between 5 and 11 hours to travel between Colombo and Ampara depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Colombo and Ampara. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 5h. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 10h 13m to reach Ampara.
Travelling between Colombo and Ampara can be as cheap as USD 158.42 if you opt for a Ceylon Roots taxi and as expensive as USD 207.00 if you buy a Lakpura taxi ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Colombo to Ampara.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Sri Lanka Bus Service
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Ceylon Roots, Lakpura
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $15 |
| Fastest Transport | 5h |
| Earliest Departure | 1:00 PM |
| Latest Departure | 1:00 PM |
| Departures per day | 2 |
| Distance | 250 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Ceylon Roots, Lakpura, Sri Lanka Bus Service |