There are 7 ways to get from Weligama to Gampola by taxi, plane, bus, train, 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 to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Kandy, taxi
best- Take the taxi from Weligama to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Gampolataxi
3h 23mRs 65,818–188,948Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Weligama to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
7h 56mRs 1,287–1,624Bus, train
- Take the bus from Weligama to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain Colombo
7h 20mRs 2,145–4,150Train
- Take the train from Weligama to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Gampolatrain Colombo
7h 51mRs 1,440–6,004Drive 238 km
- Drive from Weligama to Gampolacar 238 km
3h 21mRs 10,195–14,726Taxi
- Take the taxi from Weligama to Gampolataxi 238 km
3h 21mRs 36,000–44,000Fly Koggala to Weerawila International Airport, bus
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane KCT - WRZ
- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Gampolabus
7h 29mRs 19,546–104,367
Weligama to Gampola by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Weligama to Gampola is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700 and takes 7h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Weligama to Gampola is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Weligama to Gampola. However, there are services departing from Weligama and arriving at Gampola via Nittambuwa and Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Weligama to Gampola. However, there are services departing from Weligama and arriving at Gampola via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Weligama and Gampola is 309 km. The road distance is 238 km.
The best way to get from Weligama to Gampola without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 20m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4200.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Weligama to Gampola, including transfers.
Weligama to Gampola bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Weligama station.
Weligama to Gampola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Weligama station.
The best way to get from Weligama to Gampola is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700 and takes 7h 56m.
What companies run services between Weligama, Sri Lanka and Gampola, Central, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Weligama to Gampola via Fort Station in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weligama to Gampola via Nittambuwa, Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, and Kandy in around 7h 56m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
Flights from Koggala to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
- 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 Weligama to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Weligama to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Weligama to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Tissamaharama to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 650–1,050
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 650–750
- Semi Lux
- Rs 800–1,200
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,500–2,000
- Seater
- Rs 1,020–1,050
Bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,900–60,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.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
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Weligama to Gampola bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Weligama to Gampola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Weligama to Gampola is 238 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Weligama to Gampola.
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