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Puttalam to Chilaw buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Puttalam and Chilaw takes 1h. The bus service runs several times per day from Puttalam to Chilaw. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h
Duration
53 km
Distance
Twice daily
Frequency

Puttalam to Chilaw bus times

Buses run twice daily between Puttalam and Chilaw. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Puttalam is at 1:30 AM which arrives into Chilaw at 2:30 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 1h • Direct
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    bus bus 1h • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 1h • Direct
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    bus bus 1h • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 1h • Direct
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    bus bus 1h • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 1h • Direct
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    bus bus 1h • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 1h • Direct
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    bus bus 1h • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 1h • Direct
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    bus bus 1h • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 1h • Direct
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    bus bus 1h • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Puttalam to Chilaw? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 53.1 km
  • Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and Chilaw, Sri Lanka?

NCG Express operates a bus from Puttalam to Chilaw twice daily, and the journey takes 1h.

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