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Gampaha to Chilaw trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gampaha and Chilaw takes 7h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Gampaha 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.

7h 49m
Duration
80 km
Distance
Rs 3,222
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Gampaha to Chilaw train times

Trains run twice daily between Gampaha and Chilaw. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gampaha is at 7:39 PM which arrives into Chilaw at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Sri Lanka RailwaysSri Lanka Railways11h 25m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Sri Lanka RailwaysSri Lanka Railways11h 25m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Sri Lanka RailwaysSri Lanka Railways11h 25m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Sri Lanka RailwaysSri Lanka Railways3h 33m • 1 change
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    Sri Lanka RailwaysSri Lanka Railways4h 22m • 1 change
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    Sri Lanka RailwaysSri Lanka Railways11h 25m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Sri Lanka RailwaysSri Lanka Railways4h 22m • 1 change
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    Sri Lanka RailwaysSri Lanka Railways11h 25m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Sri Lanka RailwaysSri Lanka Railways4h 22m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Sri Lanka RailwaysSri Lanka Railways11h 25m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Sri Lanka RailwaysSri Lanka Railways4h 22m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 79.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Gampaha, Western, Sri Lanka and Chilaw, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ragama to Chilaw 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 32m.

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