There are 4 ways to get from Valaichchenai to Gampaha by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
6h 50mRs 3,480–5,687Train
cheapest- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Gampahatrain Batticaloa
7h 19mRs 1,300–3,200Drive 258.3 km
- Drive from Valaichchenai to Gampahacar 258.3 km
4h 3mRs 11,646–16,822Taxi
- Take the taxi from Valaichchenai to Gampahataxi 258.3 km
4h 3mRs 12,000–16,000
Valaichchenai to Gampaha by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Valaichchenai to Gampaha is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Valaichchenai to Gampaha is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Valaichchenai to Gampaha. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Colombo Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Gampaha. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Valaichchenai and Gampaha is 307 km. The road distance is 258.3 km.
The best way to get from Valaichchenai to Gampaha without a car is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Valaichchenai to Gampaha, including transfers.
Valaichchenai to Gampaha bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Valaichchenai to Gampaha train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Valaichchenai to Gampaha is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Valaichchenai, Sri Lanka and Gampaha, Western, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettah once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,800 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Valaichchenai to Gampaha twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 7h 19m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Valaichchenai to Gampaha
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- 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 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–16,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Valaichchenai to Gampaha bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Valaichchenai to Gampaha train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Gampaha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valaichchenai to Gampaha is 258 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Valaichchenai to Gampaha.
There are 1777+ hotels available in Gampaha.