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Colombo to Chilaw Lake trains

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Trip Overview

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.

2h 52m
Duration
76 km
Distance
Rs 1,300
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Colombo to Chilaw Lake train times

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.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    train train 3h 27m • Direct

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 54m • Direct
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    train train 3h 27m • Direct
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    train train 2h 34m • Direct
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    train train 2h 19m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 54m • Direct
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    train train 3h 27m • Direct
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    train train 2h 34m • Direct
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    train train 2h 19m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    train train 2h 54m • Direct
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    train train 3h 27m • Direct
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    train train 2h 34m • Direct
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    train train 2h 19m • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    train train 2h 54m • Direct
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    train train 3h 27m • Direct
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    train train 2h 34m • Direct
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    train train 2h 19m • Direct

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    train train 2h 54m • Direct
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    train train 3h 27m • Direct
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    train train 2h 34m • Direct
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    train train 2h 19m • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    train train 2h 54m • Direct
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    train train 3h 27m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colombo to Chilaw Lake? 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: 75.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Chilaw Lake, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Kakkapalliya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 54m.

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