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

The cheapest way to get from Gampaha to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 2h 1m.

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 27m and costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 140000.

Is there a direct train between Gampaha and Kandy?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gampaha and arriving at Kandy. Services depart three 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 three 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. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 3h 44m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 140000 and takes 1h 27m.

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 1433+ 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gampaha to Kandytrain Colombo
2h 1m
Rs 1,200–3,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
3h 44m
Rs 1,252–2,932
Drive 90.1 km
1. Drive from Gampaha to Kandycar 90.1 km
1h 35m
Rs 3,812–5,506
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gampaha to Kandytaxi 90.1 km
1h 35m
Rs 4,600–5,500
Fly
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 27m
Rs 16,340–132,847

Gampaha to Kandy by train

23Weekly 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 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h.

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