Gampola to Colombo

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Gampola to Colombo Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	Lakpura	Standard Car	Any time	+2h 50m	$69.00
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	Third Class Reserved Seats	01:34	05:40	$15.89
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	First Class Seat	09:20	14:05	$7.98
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	First Class Seat	09:30	14:05	$7.98
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	Third Class Reserved Seats	12:35	15:27	$12.16
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	1st Class Seat	12:35	15:27	$15.77
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	2nd Class Reserved Seat	12:35	15:27	$13.14
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	Third Class Reserved Seats	15:22	18:57	$12.16
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	1st Class Seat	15:22	18:57	$15.77
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	2nd Class Reserved Seat	15:22	18:57	$13.14
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	Observation First Vagon	16:45	19:17	$19.06
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	Observation First Vagon	16:53	19:17	$19.06

How to get from Gampola to Colombo

Travelling between Gampola and Colombo is possible by Train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 71.14 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 71.14.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 5 hours to travel between Gampola and Colombo depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Gampola and Colombo. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 2h 50m. Train does a much slower job and take about 4h 45m to reach Colombo.

How much does it cost to get from Gampola to Colombo?

Travelling between Gampola and Colombo can be as cheap as USD 71.14 if you opt for a Lakpura taxi and as expensive as USD 71.14 if you buy a Lakpura taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Gampola and Colombo ?

1 from Gampola to Colombo starting from 00:00 Gampola until 00:00 Gampola

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Gampola to Colombo.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Gampola and Colombo

Lakpura

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Gampola to Colombo?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with taxi remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

60% bought a taxi ride
40% took a train

Transportation from Gampola to Colombo

Trains

$ 9.50
Taxis

$ 71.14
Buses are not available
Ferries are not available
Flights are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Gampola to Colombo

Cheapest Transport	$10
Fastest Transport	2h 50m
Earliest Departure	9:20 上午
Latest Departure	9:20 上午
Departures per day	1
Distance	142 kilometers
Transport Companies	Lakpura, Sri Lanka Railway

Gampola to Colombo