There are 5 ways to get from Embilipitiya to Gampola by bus, train, taxi, or car
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
11h 3mRs 1,032–1,140Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Embilipitiya to Welimadataxi
- Take the bus from Welimada to Gampolabus
3h 22mRs 15,717–18,564Drive 163.2 km
- Drive from Embilipitiya to Gampolacar 163.2 km
3h 4mRs 7,347–10,612Taxi
- Take the taxi from Embilipitiya to Gampolataxi 163.2 km
3h 4mRs 18,000–22,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Embilipitiya to Gampola is to bus which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1200 and takes 11h 3m.
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 11h 3m.
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 1434+ 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 11h 3m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 540–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
Bus from Welimada to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–320
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–320
- Semi Lux
- Rs 330–460
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–800
Bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- 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
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–22,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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