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

The cheapest way to get from Kottawa to Gampola is to bus which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3100 and takes 6h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kottawa to Gampola is to drive which takes 2h and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.

Is there a direct bus between Kottawa and Gampola?

No, there is no direct bus from Kottawa to Gampola. However, there are services departing from Kottawa and arriving at Gampola via Nugegoda and Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Kottawa and Gampola?

No, there is no direct train from Kottawa station to Gampola. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Gampola via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Kottawa to Gampola?

The distance between Kottawa and Gampola is 185 km. The road distance is 117.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kottawa to Gampola without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500.

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

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Kottawa to Gampola, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kottawa to Gampola bus from?

Kottawa to Gampola bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nugegoda station.

Where do I catch the Kottawa to Gampola train from?

Kottawa to Gampola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.

Train or bus from Kottawa to Gampola?

The best way to get from Kottawa to Gampola is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3100 and takes 6h 17m.

Where does the Kottawa to Gampola bus arrive?

Kottawa to Gampola bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy station.

Where does the Kottawa to Gampola train arrive?

Kottawa to Gampola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Gampola station.

Can I drive from Kottawa to Gampola?

Yes, the driving distance between Kottawa to Gampola is 118 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Kottawa to Gampola.

Where can I stay near Gampola?

There are 1486+ hotels available in Gampola.

Kottawa to Gampola - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

How to get fromKottawa to Gampola

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 5 ways to get from Kottawa to Gampola by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Kottawa to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
3. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Gampolataxi
2h 6m
Rs 30,824–148,774
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nugegoda to Kandybus 17
6h 17m
Rs 2,807–3,028
Train
1. Take the train from Fort Station to Gampolatrain Colombo
4h 47m
Rs 3,498–5,460
Drive 117.8 km
1. Drive from Kottawa to Gampolacar 117.8 km
2h
Rs 5,281–7,628
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kottawa to Gampolataxi 117.8 km
2h
Rs 32,000–39,000

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights

7Weekly Planes

30 minAverage Duration

Rs 15,753Cheapest Price

See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Kottawa to Gampola.

Launch map view

Distance: 184.9 km
Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Kottawa, Western, Sri Lanka and Gampola, Central, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Gampola 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Nugegoda to Kandy every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 420–470 and the journey takes 3h 59m.

Airlines