There are 4 ways to get from Gampaha to Elpitiya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapmabus Ex 1-41
2h 49mRs 1,961–3,740Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ahungallatrain Maradana
3h 7mRs 4,491–8,450Drive 105.3 km
- Drive from Gampaha to Elpitiyacar 105.3 km
1h 16mRs 4,747–6,856Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gampaha to Elpitiyataxi 105.3 km
1h 16mRs 11,000–14,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gampaha to Elpitiya is to bus which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3800 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Gampaha to Elpitiya is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gampaha to Elpitiya. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kurundugaha Heththapma via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Gampaha to Elpitiya. However, there are services departing from Gampaha and arriving at Ahungalla via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Gampaha and Elpitiya is 143 km. The road distance is 105.3 km.
The best way to get from Gampaha to Elpitiya without a car is to bus which takes 2h 49m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3800.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Gampaha to Elpitiya, including transfers.
Gampaha to Elpitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Gampaha to Elpitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Gampaha to Elpitiya is to bus which takes 2h 49m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 8500 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Gampaha, Western, Sri Lanka and Elpitiya, Southern, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapma hourly. Tickets cost Rs 390–430 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ahungalla once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 21m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–430
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–430
- Semi Lux
- Rs 460–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
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Booking & Getting There
Gampaha to Elpitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurundugaha Heththapma station.
Gampaha to Elpitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ahungalla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gampaha to Elpitiya is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Gampaha to Elpitiya.
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