There are 4 ways to get from Chilaw to Colombo by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2600 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Chilaw to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chilaw and arriving at Pettah. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chilaw and arriving at Maradana. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Chilaw and Colombo is 88 km. The road distance is 79.9 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs .
The bus from Chilaw to Pettah takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Chilaw to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chilaw station.
Chilaw to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chilaw station.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Colombo is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2600 and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Chilaw, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Chilaw to Pettah 3 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Chilaw to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,580 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Chilaw to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,580
- 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 2,560–2,580
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–26,000
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More Questions & Answers
Chilaw to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Chilaw to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw to Colombo is 80 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Chilaw to Colombo.
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