There are 5 ways to get from Chilaw to Aluthgama by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettah
- Take the train from Fort Station to AluthgamaMaradana
3h 35mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chilaw to Colombo FortPuttalam
- Take the train from Maradana to AluthgamaMaradana
5h 43mRs 2,441–5,196Drive 139.6 km
- Drive from Chilaw to Aluthgama139.6 km
2h 26mRs 5,858–8,461Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Aluthgama139.6 km
2h 26mRs 40,000–48,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettah
- Take the bus from Colombo to Aluthgama
3h 53m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Aluthgama is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 5500 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Chilaw to Aluthgama is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chilaw to Aluthgama. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Aluthgama via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Chilaw to Aluthgama. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Aluthgama via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Chilaw and Aluthgama is 148 km. The road distance is 139.6 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Aluthgama without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Chilaw to Aluthgama, including transfers.
Chilaw to Aluthgama bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chilaw station.
Chilaw to Aluthgama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chilaw station.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Aluthgama is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Chilaw, Sri Lanka and Aluthgama, Western, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Chilaw to Aluthgama via Maradana in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chilaw to Aluthgama via Pettah and Colombo in around 3h 53m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Aluthgama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 1,800–2,600
Train from Chilaw to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,560–2,600
Train from Maradana to Aluthgama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 1,900–2,600
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Chilaw to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Aluthgama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 40,000–48,000
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit, How to get from JFK to New York City, and South Korea: Travelling from Seoul to Busan - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Chilaw to Aluthgama bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Chilaw to Aluthgama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw to Aluthgama is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Chilaw to Aluthgama.
There are 851+ hotels available in Aluthgama.