The average train between Colombo and Chilaw Lake takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Colombo to Chilaw Lake. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Colombo and Chilaw Lake. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Colombo is at 5:18 PM which arrives into Chilaw Lake at 7:37 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo station and arriving at Chilaw Lake station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 52m.
Colombo to Chilaw Lake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
Colombo to Chilaw Lake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kakkapalliya station.
The distance between Colombo and Chilaw Lake is 66.2 km. The road distance is 76 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Kakkapalliya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,600 and the journey takes 2h 54m.
