There are 5 ways to get from Gampola to Kilinochchi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Kilinochchitrain Colombo / ...
7h 30mRs 2,525–6,100Bus
- Take the bus from Gampola to Kandybus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Kilinochchibus
9h 4mRs 5,346–6,020Drive 270.7 km
- Drive from Gampola to Kilinochchicar 270.7 km
4h 48mRs 12,237–17,676Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gampola to Kilinochchitaxi 270.7 km
4h 48mRs 13,000–16,000Taxi, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Gampola to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus
6h 13m
Gampola to Kilinochchi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gampola to Kilinochchi is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Gampola to Kilinochchi is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gampola to Kilinochchi. However, there are services departing from Gampola and arriving at Kilinochchi via Kandy, Ambepussa and Warakapola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Gampola to Kilinochchi. However, there are services departing from Gampola and arriving at Kilinochchi via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Gampola and Kilinochchi is 322 km. The road distance is 270.7 km.
The best way to get from Gampola to Kilinochchi without a car is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Gampola to Kilinochchi, including transfers.
Gampola to Kilinochchi bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Gampola station.
Gampola to Kilinochchi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampola station.
The best way to get from Gampola to Kilinochchi is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6000 and takes 9h 4m.
What companies run services between Gampola, Central, Sri Lanka and Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Gampola to Kilinochchi via Polgahawela Junction in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gampola to Kilinochchi via Kandy, Ambepussa, and Warakapola in around 9h 4m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Gampola to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- 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 to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Warakapola to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,150–2,250
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,150–2,250
Bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–33,000
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
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 Kilinochchi bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kandy station.
Gampola to Kilinochchi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gampola to Kilinochchi is 271 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Gampola to Kilinochchi.
There are 12+ hotels available in Kilinochchi.