There are 6 ways to get from Chilaw to Gampola by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, fly to Kandy
best- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Gampolataxi
2h 16mRs 29,769–129,937Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chilaw to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Gampolatrain Colombo
6h 11mRs 2,428–5,904Bus
- Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
6h 46mDrive 119.7 km
- Drive from Chilaw to Gampolacar 119.7 km
2h 13mRs 5,437–7,853Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Gampolataxi 119.7 km
2h 13mRs 18,000–22,000Taxi, fly to Hatton
- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Gampolataxi
2h 26mRs 30,369–130,637
Chilaw to Gampola by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Gampola is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Chilaw to Gampola is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chilaw to Gampola. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Gampola via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Chilaw to Gampola. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Gampola via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Chilaw and Gampola is 191 km. The road distance is 119.7 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Gampola without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Chilaw to Gampola, including transfers.
Chilaw to Gampola bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chilaw station.
Chilaw to Gampola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chilaw station.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Gampola is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Chilaw, Sri Lanka and Gampola, Central, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Chilaw to Gampola via Ragama in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chilaw to Gampola via Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, and Kandy in around 6h 46m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Chilaw to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–2,900
Train from Ragama to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Chilaw to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–22,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chilaw to Gampola bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Chilaw to Gampola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw to Gampola is 120 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Chilaw to Gampola.
There are 1438+ hotels available in Gampola.