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

The cheapest way to get from Gampola to Fort is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 4400 and takes 3h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gampola to Fort is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 7000.

Is there a direct bus between Gampola and Fort?

No, there is no direct bus from Gampola to Fort. 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 Fort?

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 Fort?

The distance between Gampola and Fort is 140 km. The road distance is 112.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Gampola to Fort without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 4400.

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

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 Fort bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gampola to Fort train from?

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

Train or bus from Gampola to Fort?

The best way to get from Gampola to Fort is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 4400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Gampola to Fort bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gampola to Fort train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gampola to Fort?

Yes, the driving distance between Gampola to Fort is 112 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Gampola to Fort.

Where can I stay near Fort?

There are 1435+ hotels available in Fort.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Gampola to Fort 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 1,200–4,400
Bus
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
Drive 112.1 km
1. Drive from Gampola to Fortcar 112.1 km
2h 6m
Rs 4,737–6,842
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gampola to Forttaxi 112.1 km
2h 6m
Rs 30,000–37,000

Gampola to Fort by train

21Weekly Trains

3h 13mAverage Duration

Rs 1,200Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 139.5 km
Duration: 3h 13m

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

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Gampola to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–4,400 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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