What is the cheapest way to get from Gampaha to Kandy?

The cheapest way to get from Gampaha to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1400 and takes 2h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gampaha to Kandy?

The fastest way to get from Gampaha to Kandy is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs Rs. 20000 - Rs. 100000.

Is there a direct train between Gampaha and Kandy?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gampaha and arriving at Kandy. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Gampaha to Kandy?

The distance between Gampaha and Kandy is 94 km. The road distance is 90.1 km.

How do I travel from Gampaha to Kandy without a car?

The best way to get from Gampaha to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.

How long does it take to get from Gampaha to Kandy?

The train from Gampaha to Kandy takes 2h 1m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Gampaha to Kandy train from?

Gampaha to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampaha station.

Train, bus or fly from Gampaha to Kandy?

The best way to get from Gampaha to Kandy is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1400 and takes 2h 45m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 20000 - Rs. 100000 and takes 1h 26m.

Where does the Gampaha to Kandy train arrive?

Gampaha to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.

Can I drive from Gampaha to Kandy?

Yes, the driving distance between Gampaha to Kandy is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Gampaha to Kandy.

Where can I stay near Kandy?

There are 1474+ hotels available in Kandy.

Gampaha to Kandy - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Gampaha to Kandy by train, bus, car, taxi, 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
best
1. Take the train from Gampaha to KandyColombo
2h 1m
Rs 1,200–3,000
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus StationColombo
2h 45m
Rs 1,167–1,370
Drive 90.1 km
1. Drive from Gampaha to Kandy90.1 km
1h 35m
Rs 3,781–5,462
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gampaha to Kandy90.1 km
1h 35m
Rs 4,600–5,500
Fly
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)CMB - KDW
1h 26m
Rs 20,268–99,853

Gampaha to Kandy by train

37Weekly Trains

2h 1mAverage Duration

Rs 1,200Cheapest Price

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Distance: 93.7 km
Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Gampaha, Western, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Gampaha to Kandy 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 270–310 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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