Gampaha to Nuwara Eliya

Gampaha to Nuwara Eliya

Gampaha
Nuwara Eliya
Mon, May 20
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Gampaha to Nuwara Eliya Schedule

Gampaha to Nuwara Eliya Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Sri Lanka Railway Second Class 07:02 - 13:15LKR 6,038

Transportation from Gampaha to Nuwara Eliya

Facts about the transport from Gampaha to Nuwara Eliya

Cheapest Transport$17
Fastest Transport6h 13m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure7:02 AM
Departures per day3
Distance311 kilometers
Transport CompaniesSri Lanka Railway, Sri Lanka Railways, Stef Lanka Tours

How to get from Gampaha to Nuwara Eliya

Travelling between Gampaha and Nuwara Eliya is possible by Train and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi+train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 28.00 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 16.00.

How long does it take to get from Gampaha to Nuwara Eliya?

It can take you anywhere between 7 and 8 hours to travel between Gampaha and Nuwara Eliya depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Gampaha and Nuwara Eliya. Train will bring you to your destination in 6h 13m. Taxi+train does a much slower job and take about 7h 50m to reach Nuwara Eliya.

How much does it cost to get from Gampaha to Nuwara Eliya?

Travelling between Gampaha and Nuwara Eliya can be as cheap as USD 16.00 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railway train and as expensive as USD 28.00 if you buy a Sri Lanka Railway Train 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 Gampaha and Nuwara Eliya ?

  • 3 from Gampaha to Nuwara Eliya starting from 07:02 Gampaha until 07:02 Gampaha

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Gampaha to Nuwara Eliya.

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

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 Gampaha to Nuwara Eliya?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train