Kandy to Gampola

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Kandy to Gampola Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	Lakpura	Standard Car	Any time	+35m	$31.00
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	2nd Class Reserved Seat	08:46	09:27	$13.14
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	Third Class Reserved Seats	08:46	09:27	$12.16
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	1st Class Seat	08:46	09:27	$15.77
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	Third Class Reserved Seats	09:40	10:07	$9.60
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	First Class Seat	09:40	10:07	$19.19
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	Second Class Reserved Seats	09:40	10:07	$12.79
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	2nd Class Reserved Seat	11:03	11:36	$13.14
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	Third Class Reserved Seats	11:03	11:36	$12.16
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	1st Class Seat	11:03	11:36	$15.77
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	First Class Seat	17:20	18:00	$15.77
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	First Class Seat	17:20	17:48	$6.40

How to get from Kandy to Gampola

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 32.32 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 32.32.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 1 hours to travel between Kandy and Gampola depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Kandy and Gampola. Train will bring you to your destination in 27m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 35m to reach Gampola.

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

Travelling between Kandy and Gampola can be as cheap as USD 32.32 if you opt for a Lakpura taxi and as expensive as USD 32.32 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 Kandy and Gampola ?

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

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

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 Kandy and Gampola

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 Kandy to Gampola?

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

88% bought a taxi ride
12% took a train

Transportation from Kandy to Gampola

Trains

$ 7.92
Taxis

$ 32.32
Buses are not available
Ferries are not available
Flights are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Kandy to Gampola

Cheapest Transport	$8
Fastest Transport	27m
Earliest Departure	9:40 上午
Latest Departure	5:20 下午
Departures per day	1
Distance	23 kilometers
Transport Companies	Lakpura, Sri Lanka Railway