There are 4 ways to get from Gampola to Chilaw by 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Gampola to Ragamatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Ragama to Chilawtrain Colombo
6h 24mRs 2,478–5,878Bus
- Take the bus from Gampola to Nuwara Eliyabus
- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Pettah to Chilawbus
9h 35mDrive 119.7 km
- Drive from Gampola to Chilawcar 119.7 km
2h 13mRs 5,369–7,756Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gampola to Chilawtaxi 119.7 km
2h 13mRs 19,000–24,000
Gampola to Chilaw by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gampola to Chilaw is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Gampola to Chilaw is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gampola to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Gampola and arriving at Chilaw via Nuwara Eliya and Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Gampola to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Gampola and arriving at Chilaw via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Gampola and Chilaw is 192 km. The road distance is 119.7 km.
The best way to get from Gampola to Chilaw without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Gampola to Chilaw, including transfers.
Gampola to Chilaw bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Gampola station.
Gampola to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampola station.
The best way to get from Gampola to Chilaw is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 35m.
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 Nuwara Eliya, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Pettah in around 9h 35m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampola to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Train from Ragama to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Gampola to Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 200–230
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 200–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 220–310
- Super Lux
- Rs 410–550
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–24,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Gampola to Chilaw bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nuwara Eliya station.
Gampola to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gampola to Chilaw is 120 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Gampola to Chilaw.
There are 54+ hotels available in Chilaw.