There are 5 ways to get from Gampaha to Ambepussa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Gampaha to Alawwatrain Colombo
1h 58mRs 3,401–5,365Drive 34.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Gampaha to Ambepussacar 34.1 km
34 minRs 1,554–2,244Bus
- Take the bus from Kaduwela to Ambepussabus 17
4h 37mRs 2,131–4,170Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gampaha to Ambepussataxi 34.1 km
34 minRs 1,800–2,200Train, bus
- Take the train from Gampaha to Polgahawelatrain Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Ambepussabus Trincomalee-Colombo
2h 13mRs 3,509–5,376
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gampaha to Ambepussa is to drive which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2300 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Gampaha to Ambepussa is to drive which takes 34 min and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2300.
No, there is no direct bus from Gampaha to Ambepussa. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Ambepussa via Kaduwela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Gampaha to Ambepussa. However, there are services departing from Gampaha and arriving at Alawwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Gampaha and Ambepussa is 47 km. The road distance is 34.1 km.
The best way to get from Gampaha to Ambepussa without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Gampaha to Ambepussa, including transfers.
Gampaha to Ambepussa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kaduwela station.
Gampaha to Ambepussa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampaha station.
The best way to get from Gampaha to Ambepussa is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4200 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Gampaha, Western, Sri Lanka and Ambepussa, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Gampaha to Alawwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kaduwela to Ambepussa every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 190–220 and the journey takes 2h 18m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Gampaha to Alawwa
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
Train from Gampaha to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kaduwela to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 190–220
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 190–220
- Semi Lux
- Rs 200–290
- Super Lux
- Rs 390–490
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Gampaha to Ambepussa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Gampaha to Ambepussa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Alawwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gampaha to Ambepussa is 34 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Gampaha to Ambepussa.
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