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

The cheapest way to get from Galle to Gampola is to bus which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2000 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galle to Gampola is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 14000.

Is there a direct bus between Galle and Gampola?

No, there is no direct bus from Galle station to Gampola. However, there are services departing from Galle Bus Station and arriving at Gampola via Kaduwela and Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Galle and Gampola?

No, there is no direct train from Galle to Gampola. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Gampola via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Galle to Gampola?

The distance between Galle and Gampola is 286 km. The road distance is 215.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Galle to Gampola without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 6000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Galle to Gampola, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galle to Gampola bus from?

Galle to Gampola bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Galle Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Galle to Gampola train from?

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

Train or bus from Galle to Gampola?

The best way to get from Galle to Gampola is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2000 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Galle to Gampola bus arrive?

Galle to Gampola bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kaduwela station.

Where does the Galle to Gampola train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Galle to Gampola?

Yes, the driving distance between Galle to Gampola is 215 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Galle to Gampola.

Where can I stay near Gampola?

There are 1478+ hotels available in Gampola.

Galle to Gampola - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Galle to Gampola by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Galle to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
3. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Gampolataxi
3h 14m
Rs 56,800–170,700
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Galle to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
2. Take the train from Fort Station to Gampolatrain Colombo
6h 44m
Rs 1,400–5,966
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Galle to Polgahawelabus
2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain Colombo
6h 48m
Rs 2,123–4,121
Drive 215.4 km
1. Drive from Galle to Gampolacar 215.4 km
3h 12m
Rs 9,630–13,910
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Galle to Gampolataxi 215.4 km
3h 12m
Rs 23,000–28,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kaduwelabus Galle
2. Take the bus from Kaduwela to Kandybus 17
7h 5m
Rs 1,526–1,951

Galle to Gampola by train

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6h 44mAverage Duration

Rs 1,400Cheapest Price

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Distance: 285.6 km
Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from Galle to Gampola via Fort Station in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galle Bus Station to Gampola via Kaduwela and Kandy in around 7h 5m.

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