There are 4 ways to get from Gampola to Kelaniya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Gampola to Ragamatrain Badulla
3h 8mRs 4,578–6,978Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gampola to Kandybus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
4h 54mRs 3,976–4,880Drive 104.8 km
- Drive from Gampola to Kelaniyacar 104.8 km
1h 55mRs 4,736–6,841Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gampola to Kelaniyataxi 104.8 km
1h 55mRs 28,000–34,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gampola to Kelaniya is to bus which costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4900 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Gampola to Kelaniya is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gampola to Kelaniya. However, there are services departing from Gampola and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via Kandy Good Shed Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Gampola to Kelaniya. However, there are services departing from Gampola and arriving at Ragama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Gampola and Kelaniya is 136 km. The road distance is 104.8 km.
The best way to get from Gampola to Kelaniya without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Gampola to Kelaniya, including transfers.
Gampola to Kelaniya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Gampola station.
Gampola to Kelaniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampola station.
The best way to get from Gampola to Kelaniya is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4900 and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Gampola, Central, Sri Lanka and Kelaniya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Gampola to Ragama 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gampola to Kelaniya via Kandy, Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 4h 54m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Gampola to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Gampola to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Estimated price
- Rs 28,000–34,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Gampola to Kelaniya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kandy station.
Gampola to Kelaniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gampola to Kelaniya is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Gampola to Kelaniya.
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