There are 4 ways to get from Gampola to Nine Arch Bridge by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Gampola to Ellabus
4h 52mRs 380–930Train
- Take the train from Gampola to Ellatrain Colombo / ...
5h 55mRs 1,200–3,000Drive 111.8 km
- Drive from Gampola to Nine Arch Bridgecar 111.8 km
2h 5mRs 5,020–7,251Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gampola to Nine Arch Bridgetaxi 111.8 km
2h 5mRs 13,000–17,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gampola to Nine Arch Bridge is to bus which costs Rs. 380 - Rs. 950 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Gampola to Nine Arch Bridge is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gampola and arriving at Ella. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gampola and arriving at Ella. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Gampola and Nine Arch Bridge is 112 km. The road distance is 111.8 km.
The best way to get from Gampola to Nine Arch Bridge without a car is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs Rs. 380 - Rs. 950.
The bus from Gampola to Ella takes 4h 30m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Gampola to Nine Arch Bridge bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Gampola station.
Gampola to Nine Arch Bridge train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampola station.
The best way to get from Gampola to Nine Arch Bridge is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs Rs. 380 - Rs. 950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Gampola, Central, Sri Lanka and Nine Arch Bridge, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Gampola to Ella twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 380–930 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Gampola to Ella 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 5h 23m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampola to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 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 Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–930
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 380–430
- Semi Lux
- Rs 460–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Seater
- Rs 900–930
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–17,000
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 Nine Arch Bridge bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ella station.
Gampola to Nine Arch Bridge train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gampola to Nine Arch Bridge is 112 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Gampola to Nine Arch Bridge.
There are 1562+ hotels available in Nine Arch Bridge.