There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Gampaha by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haldummullabus Colombo-Badulla
4h 18mRs 6,060–7,262Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Haputaletrain Colombo
8h 8mRs 5,179–7,754Drive 197.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Gampahacar 197.1 km
3h 10mRs 8,890–12,840Bus via Diyatalawa
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Diyatalawabus Route 99
5h 52mRs 5,615–7,278
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Gampaha is to train which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Gampaha is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Gampaha. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Haldummulla via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Gampaha. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Haputale via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Colombo and Gampaha is 211 km. The road distance is 197.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Gampaha without a car is to bus which takes 4h 18m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Colombo to Gampaha, including transfers.
Colombo to Gampaha bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Gampaha train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Gampaha is to bus which takes 4h 18m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000 and takes 8h 8m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Gampaha, Uva, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haldummulla once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,700 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Haputale 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 7h 34m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Haputale
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haldummulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Diyatalawa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 900–1,300
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Gampaha bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Haldummulla station.
Colombo to Gampaha train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Haputale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Gampaha is 197 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Colombo to Gampaha.
There are 1472+ hotels available in Gampaha.