What is the cheapest way to get from Gampaha to Kandy?

The cheapest way to get from Gampaha to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1400 and takes 2h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gampaha to Kandy?

The fastest way to get from Gampaha to Kandy is to fly which takes 1h 22m and costs Rs. 21000 - Rs. 140000.

Is there a direct bus between Gampaha and Kandy?

No, there is no direct bus from Gampaha to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Nittambuwa and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Gampaha and Kandy?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gampaha and arriving at Kandy. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Gampaha to Kandy?

The distance between Gampaha and Kandy is 94 km. The road distance is 90.1 km.

How do I travel from Gampaha to Kandy without a car?

The best way to get from Gampaha to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.

How long does it take to get from Gampaha to Kandy?

The train from Gampaha to Kandy takes 2h 1m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Gampaha to Kandy bus from?

Gampaha to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nittambuwa station.

Where do I catch the Gampaha to Kandy train from?

Gampaha to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampaha station.

Train, bus or fly from Gampaha to Kandy?

The best way to get from Gampaha to Kandy is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1400 and takes 2h 46m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 21000 - Rs. 140000 and takes 1h 22m.

Where does the Gampaha to Kandy bus arrive?

Gampaha to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.

Where does the Gampaha to Kandy train arrive?

Gampaha to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.

Can I drive from Gampaha to Kandy?

Yes, the driving distance between Gampaha to Kandy is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Gampaha to Kandy.

Where can I stay near Kandy?

There are 1566+ hotels available in Kandy.

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There are 5 ways to get from Gampaha to Kandy by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gampaha to Kandytrain Colombo
2h 1m
Rs 1,200–3,000
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
2h 46m
Rs 1,166–1,359
Drive 90.1 km
1. Drive from Gampaha to Kandycar 90.1 km
1h 31m
Rs 4,043–5,840
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gampaha to Kandytaxi 90.1 km
1h 31m
Rs 6,000–8,000
Fly
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 22m
Rs 21,935–138,323

Gampaha to Kandy by train

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Distance: 93.7 km
Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Gampaha, Western, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Gampaha to Kandy 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 270–300 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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