What is the cheapest way to get from Gampola to Colombo?

The cheapest way to get from Gampola to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500 and takes 4h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gampola to Colombo?

The fastest way to get from Gampola to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500.

Is there a direct bus between Gampola and Colombo?

No, there is no direct bus from Gampola to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Gampola and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via Kandy Good Shed Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Gampola and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gampola and arriving at Fort Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Gampola to Colombo?

The distance between Gampola and Colombo is 140 km. The road distance is 111.2 km.

How do I travel from Gampola to Colombo without a car?

The best way to get from Gampola to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.

How long does it take to get from Gampola to Colombo?

The train from Gampola to Fort Station takes 3h 13m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Gampola to Colombo bus from?

Gampola to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Gampola station.

Where do I catch the Gampola to Colombo train from?

Gampola to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampola station.

Train or bus from Gampola to Colombo?

The best way to get from Gampola to Colombo is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Gampola to Colombo bus arrive?

Gampola to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kandy station.

Where does the Gampola to Colombo train arrive?

Gampola to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.

Can I drive from Gampola to Colombo?

Yes, the driving distance between Gampola to Colombo is 111 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Gampola to Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 539+ hotels available in Colombo.

Gampola to Colombo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Gampola to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Gampola to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
3h 13m
Rs 1,200–3,000
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gampola to Kandybus
2. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
4h 42m
Rs 1,176–1,480
Drive 111.2 km
1. Drive from Gampola to Colombocar 111.2 km
2h
Rs 4,918–7,104
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gampola to Colombotaxi 111.2 km
2h
Rs 30,000–37,000

Gampola to Colombo by train

21Weekly Trains

3h 13mAverage Duration

Rs 1,200Cheapest Price

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Distance: 139.5 km
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Gampola, Central, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Gampola to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gampola to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via Kandy and Kandy Good Shed Bus Station in around 4h 42m.

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