There are 3 ways to get from Gampola to Nuwaraeliya Colony by train, taxi, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Mankulamtrain
- Take the taxi from Mankulam to Nuwaraeliya Colonytaxi
7h 56mRs 4,725–8,800Drive 265 km
- Drive from Gampola to Nuwaraeliya Colonycar 265 km
4h 57mRs 11,956–17,270Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gampola to Nuwaraeliya Colonytaxi 265 km
4h 57mRs 13,000–16,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gampola to Nuwaraeliya Colony is to train and taxi which costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 9000 and takes 7h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Gampola to Nuwaraeliya Colony is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000.
The distance between Gampola and Nuwaraeliya Colony is 333 km. The road distance is 265 km.
The best way to get from Gampola to Nuwaraeliya Colony without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 56m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 9000.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Gampola to Nuwaraeliya Colony, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Gampola to Nuwaraeliya Colony is 265 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Gampola to Nuwaraeliya Colony.
There are nine+ hotels available in Nuwaraeliya Colony.
What companies run services between Gampola, Central, Sri Lanka and Nuwaraeliya Colony, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Gampola to Nuwaraeliya Colony. However, you can take the train to Polgahawela, take the train to Mankulam, then take the taxi to Nuwaraeliya Colony. Alternatively, you can drive from Gampola to Nuwaraeliya Colony in around 4h 57m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampola to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 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
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Mankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–16,000
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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