What is the cheapest way to get from Gampola to Pettah?

The cheapest way to get from Gampola to Pettah is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500 and takes 4h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gampola to Pettah?

The fastest way to get from Gampola to Pettah is to drive which takes 2h and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500.

Is there a direct bus between Gampola and Pettah?

No, there is no direct bus from Gampola to Pettah. 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 42m.

Is there a direct train between Gampola and Pettah?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gampola and arriving at Fort Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Gampola to Pettah?

The distance between Gampola and Pettah is 140 km. The road distance is 110.9 km.

How do I travel from Gampola to Pettah without a car?

The best way to get from Gampola to Pettah without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.

How long does it take to get from Gampola to Pettah?

The train from Gampola to Fort Station takes 3h 13m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Gampola to Pettah bus from?

Gampola to Pettah bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Gampola station.

Where do I catch the Gampola to Pettah train from?

Gampola to Pettah train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampola station.

Train or bus from Gampola to Pettah?

The best way to get from Gampola to Pettah is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Gampola to Pettah bus arrive?

Gampola to Pettah bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kandy station.

Where does the Gampola to Pettah train arrive?

Gampola to Pettah train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.

Can I drive from Gampola to Pettah?

Yes, the driving distance between Gampola to Pettah is 111 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Gampola to Pettah.

Where can I stay near Pettah?

There are 1456+ hotels available in Pettah.

Gampola to Pettah - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Gampola to Pettah by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gampola to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
3h 13m
Rs 1,200–3,000
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gampola to Kandybus
2. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
4h 42m
Rs 1,176–1,480
Drive 110.9 km
1. Drive from Gampola to Pettahcar 110.9 km
2h
Rs 4,970–7,178
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gampola to Pettahtaxi 110.9 km
2h
Rs 30,000–37,000

Gampola to Pettah by train

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3h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 139.5 km
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Gampola, Central, Sri Lanka and Pettah, 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 Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via Kandy and Kandy Good Shed Bus Station in around 4h 42m.

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