There are 5 ways to get from Gampaha District (Region) to Kandy by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Gampaha to Kandytrain Colombo
2h 1mRs 1,200–3,000Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
3h 42mRs 1,581–3,290Drive 87.6 km
- Drive from Gampaha District (Region) to Kandycar 87.6 km
1h 31mRs 3,971–5,736Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gampaha District (Region) to Kandytaxi 87.6 km
1h 31mRs 4,500–5,500Fly
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 19mRs 18,955–117,120
Gampaha District (Region) to Kandy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gampaha District (Region) to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Gampaha District (Region) to Kandy is to fly which takes 1h 19m and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 120000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gampaha District (Region) to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gampaha and arriving at Kandy. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Gampaha District (Region) and Kandy is 94 km. The road distance is 87.6 km.
The best way to get from Gampaha District (Region) to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.
The train from Gampaha to Kandy takes 2h 1m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Gampaha District (Region) to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Gampaha District (Region) to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampaha station.
The best way to get from Gampaha District (Region) to Kandy is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3300 and takes 3h 42m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 120000 and takes 1h 19m.
What companies run services between Gampaha District (Region), Western, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Gampaha to Kandy 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- 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 Gampaha to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Gampaha District (Region) to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Gampaha District (Region) to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gampaha District (Region) to Kandy is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Gampaha District (Region) to Kandy.
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