There are 4 ways to get from Gampola to Kalutara by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Gampola to Maradanatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Maradana to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
5h 6mRs 2,491–5,896Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gampola to Kandybus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kalutarabus
7h 41mRs 1,168–1,607Drive 148.7 km
- Drive from Gampola to Kalutaracar 148.7 km
2h 29mRs 6,681–9,651Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gampola to Kalutarataxi 148.7 km
2h 29mRs 10,000–13,000
Gampola to Kalutara by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gampola to Kalutara is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1700 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Gampola to Kalutara is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gampola to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Gampola and arriving at Kalutara via Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Gampola to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Gampola and arriving at Kalutara South via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Gampola and Kalutara is 182 km. The road distance is 148.7 km.
The best way to get from Gampola to Kalutara without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Gampola to Kalutara, including transfers.
Gampola to Kalutara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Gampola station.
Gampola to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampola station.
The best way to get from Gampola to Kalutara is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1700 and takes 7h 41m.
What companies run services between Gampola, Central, Sri Lanka and Kalutara, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Gampola to Kalutara South via Maradana in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gampola to Kalutara via Kandy, Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, and Nittambuwa in around 7h 41m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampola to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- 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 Maradana to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 4 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 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Gampola to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 95–110
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 95–110
- Semi Lux
- Rs 80–120
- Super Lux
- Rs 150–200
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–13,000
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 Kalutara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy station.
Gampola to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gampola to Kalutara is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Gampola to Kalutara.
There are 826+ hotels available in Kalutara.