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How to get fromGampola to Chilawby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Gampola to Chilaw by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Gampola to Ragamatrain train Badulla
    2. Take the train from Ragama to Chilawtrain train Colombo
    6h 24m
    Rs 2,478–5,878

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gampola to Kandybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pettah to Chilawbus bus
    7h 36m

  3. Drive  119.7 km

    1. Drive from Gampola to Chilawcar car 119.7 km
    2h 13m
    Rs 5,353–7,732

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gampola to Chilawtaxi taxi 119.7 km
    2h 13m
    Rs 19,000–24,000

Gampola to Chilaw by train

Calendar19Weekly Trains
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
TicketRs 2,478Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Gampola, Central, Sri Lanka and Chilaw, Sri Lanka?

You can take a train from Gampola to Chilaw via Ragama in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gampola to Chilaw via Kandy, Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Pettah in around 7h 36m.

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