There are 4 ways to get from Gampola to Maharagama by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Gampola to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
4h 43mRs 3,493–5,499Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gampola to Kandybus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Nugegodabus 17
6h 35mRs 518–577Drive 119.9 km
- Drive from Gampola to Maharagamacar 119.9 km
2h 6mRs 5,398–7,797Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gampola to Maharagamataxi 119.9 km
2h 6mRs 33,000–39,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gampola to Maharagama is to bus which costs Rs. 500 - Rs. 600 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Gampola to Maharagama is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gampola to Maharagama. However, there are services departing from Gampola and arriving at Nugegoda via Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Gampola to Maharagama station. However, there are services departing from Gampola and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Gampola and Maharagama is 153 km. The road distance is 119.9 km.
The best way to get from Gampola to Maharagama without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Gampola to Maharagama, including transfers.
Gampola to Maharagama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Gampola station.
Gampola to Maharagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampola station.
The best way to get from Gampola to Maharagama is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 500 - Rs. 600 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Gampola, Central, Sri Lanka and Maharagama, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Gampola to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gampola to Nugegoda via Kandy in around 6h 35m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampola to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- 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
- 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 to Nugegoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–470
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 420–470
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Estimated price
- Rs 33,000–39,000
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 Maharagama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy station.
Gampola to Maharagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gampola to Maharagama is 120 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Gampola to Maharagama.
There are 1428+ hotels available in Maharagama.