There are 6 ways to get from Gampaha to Mirissa by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Galle Bus StationKadawatha
- Take the taxi from Galle Bus Station to Mirissa
2h 28mRs 9,368–11,134Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to PolwathumodaraMaradana
4h 28mRs 1,102–7,192Drive 160.4 km
- Drive from Gampaha to Mirissa160.4 km
2h 1mRs 6,692–9,666Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gampaha to Mirissa160.4 km
2h 1mRs 24,000–30,000Bus
- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus StationColombo
3h 29mRs 3,192–5,272Bus via Katunayake Airport Bus Station
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara Bus StationEx 1-18
4h 21mRs 9,051–10,743
Gampaha to Mirissa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gampaha to Mirissa is to train which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 7500 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Gampaha to Mirissa is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct train from Gampaha to Mirissa. However, there are services departing from Gampaha and arriving at Polwathumodara via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Gampaha and Mirissa is 173 km. The road distance is 160.4 km.
The best way to get from Gampaha to Mirissa without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 28m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 12000.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Gampaha to Mirissa, including transfers.
Gampaha to Mirissa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Gampaha to Mirissa is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 5500 and takes 3h 29m.
Gampaha to Mirissa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polwathumodara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gampaha to Mirissa is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Gampaha to Mirissa.
What companies run services between Gampaha, Western, Sri Lanka and Mirissa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Polwathumodara 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–4,700 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 530–580 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Polwathumodara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–4,700
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–4,700
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kadawatha to Galle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 430–480
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 430–480
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–750
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,300
Bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,000–30,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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