There are 5 ways to get from Embilipitiya to Gampola by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the train from Fort Station to Gampolatrain Colombo
9h 18mRs 1,742–3,590Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
9h 57mRs 1,682–2,130Drive 163.2 km
- Drive from Embilipitiya to Gampolacar 163.2 km
3h 4mRs 7,401–10,689Taxi
- Take the taxi from Embilipitiya to Gampolataxi 163.2 km
3h 4mRs 18,000–22,000Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Madampebus 122/210
- Take the taxi from Madampe to Gampolataxi
4h 5mRs 7,168–8,683
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Embilipitiya to Gampola is to bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2200 and takes 9h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Embilipitiya to Gampola is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Embilipitiya to Gampola. However, there are services departing from Embilipitiya and arriving at Gampola via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
The distance between Embilipitiya and Gampola is 298 km. The road distance is 163.2 km.
The best way to get from Embilipitiya to Gampola without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 18m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3600.
It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Embilipitiya to Gampola, including transfers.
Embilipitiya to Gampola bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Embilipitiya station.
Embilipitiya to Gampola bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Embilipitiya to Gampola is 163 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Embilipitiya to Gampola.
There are 1436+ hotels available in Gampola.
What companies run services between Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka and Gampola, Central, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Embilipitiya to Gampola via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, and Kandy in around 9h 57m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–590
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 540–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
Bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–590
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 540–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
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
Bus from Embilipitiya to Madampe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 160–190
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 160–190
- Semi Lux
- Rs 170–240
- Super Lux
- Rs 320–410
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,000–22,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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