There are 5 ways to get from Gampaha to Kitulgala by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
1h 37mRs 22,435–138,923Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gampaha to Galabodatrain Colombo
4h 11mRs 2,791–4,897Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Nawatabus
4h 25mRs 2,841–5,050Drive 65.2 km
- Drive from Gampaha to Kitulgalacar 65.2 km
1h 13mRs 2,933–4,236Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gampaha to Kitulgalataxi 65.2 km
1h 13mRs 3,300–4,100
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gampaha to Kitulgala is to train which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 4900 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Gampaha to Kitulgala is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 4300.
No, there is no direct bus from Gampaha to Kitulgala. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Nawata via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Gampaha to Kitulgala. However, there are services departing from Gampaha and arriving at Galaboda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Gampaha and Kitulgala is 142 km. The road distance is 65.2 km.
The best way to get from Gampaha to Kitulgala without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 4900.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Gampaha to Kitulgala, including transfers.
Gampaha to Kitulgala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Gampaha to Kitulgala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampaha station.
The best way to get from Gampaha to Kitulgala is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 140000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 4900 and takes 4h 11m, you could also bus, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 5500 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Gampaha, Western, Sri Lanka and Kitulgala, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Gampaha to Galaboda twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 29m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampaha to Galaboda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Nawata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Gampaha to Kitulgala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Nawata station.
Gampaha to Kitulgala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galaboda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gampaha to Kitulgala is 65 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Gampaha to Kitulgala.
There are 196+ hotels available in Kitulgala.