There are 6 ways to get from Kalmunai to Gampola by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train via Dambulla
best- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain
9h 18mRs 4,146–6,691Bus, train #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the train from Fort Station to Gampolatrain Colombo
10h 57mRs 3,580–5,879Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Batticaloabus
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain
10h 55mRs 4,824–8,587Drive 210.8 km
- Drive from Kalmunai to Gampolacar 210.8 km
3h 59mRs 9,476–13,687Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Gampolataxi 210.8 km
3h 59mRs 15,000–18,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
10h 7mRs 4,756–5,631
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalmunai to Gampola is to bus and train which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 10h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Kalmunai to Gampola is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalmunai to Gampola. However, there are services departing from Kalmunai and arriving at Gampola via Dambulla, Ambepussa and Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
The distance between Kalmunai and Gampola is 347 km. The road distance is 210.8 km.
The best way to get from Kalmunai to Gampola without a car is to bus and train via Dambulla which takes 9h 18m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Kalmunai to Gampola, including transfers.
Kalmunai to Gampola bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Kalmunai station.
Kalmunai to Gampola bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalmunai to Gampola is 211 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Kalmunai to Gampola.
There are 1453+ hotels available in Gampola.
What companies run services between Kalmunai, Sri Lanka and Gampola, Central, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kalmunai to Gampola via Dambulla, Dambulla, Ambepussa, and Kandy in around 10h 7m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- 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 Batticaloa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Polgahawela to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- 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 Fort Station to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- 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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kalmunai to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kalmunai to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kalmunai to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kalmunai to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–18,000
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