Gampaha to Nuwara Eliya

Gampaha to Nuwara Eliya

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Gampaha to Nuwara Eliya Schedule

Gampaha to Nuwara Eliya Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Sri Lanka Railways 2nd Class Seat 06:30 - 12:39$ 12.65
Sri Lanka Railways Third Class Reserved Seats 09:01 - 14:33$ 9.75
Sri Lanka Railways Observation class 10:18 - 16:04$ 18.14
Sri Lanka Railways 2nd Class Seat 20:06 - 01:56$ 12.65
Sri Lanka Railways First Class Sleeper 22:30 - 04:43$ 25.14

Transportation from Gampaha to Nuwara Eliya

Facts about the transport from Gampaha to Nuwara Eliya

Cheapest Transport$15
Fastest Transport5h 32m
Earliest Departure12:00 凌晨
Latest Departure10:30 晚上
Departures per day10
Distance277 kilometers
Transport CompaniesSri 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 53.72 if you go by taxi+Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 15.20.

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

It can take you anywhere between 6 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 5h 32m. 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 15.20 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railways train and as expensive as USD 53.72 if you buy a Sri Lanka Railways, Stef Lanka Tours taxi+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 ?

  • 10 from Gampaha to Nuwara Eliya starting from 06:30 Gampaha until 22:30 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