The average train between Trincomalee and Chilaw takes 18h 57m and the fastest train takes 18h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Trincomalee 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.
Trains run twice daily between Trincomalee and Chilaw. The earliest departure is at 12:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Trincomalee is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Chilaw at 2:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Polgahawela and take an average of 18h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee station and arriving at Chilaw station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 57m.
Trincomalee to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Chilaw station.
The distance between Trincomalee and Chilaw is 193.2 km. The road distance is 350 km.
You can take a train from Trincomalee to Chilaw via Polgahawela and Ragama in around 10h 30m.
