There are 4 ways to get from Chilaw to Homagama by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chilaw to Kelaniyatrain Puttalam
3h 19mRs 7,236–10,058Drive 97.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Chilaw to Homagamacar 97.8 km
1h 33mRs 4,135–5,972Bus
- Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Homagamabus Colombo-Passara / ...
3h 39mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Homagamataxi 97.8 km
1h 33mRs 26,000–32,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Homagama is to drive which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6000 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chilaw to Homagama is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chilaw to Homagama. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Homagama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Chilaw and Homagama is 100 km. The road distance is 97.8 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Homagama without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Chilaw to Homagama, including transfers.
Chilaw to Homagama bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chilaw station.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Homagama is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 39m.
Chilaw to Homagama bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw to Homagama is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Chilaw to Homagama.
What companies run services between Chilaw, Sri Lanka and Homagama, Western, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Chilaw to Kelaniya twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,600 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chilaw to Homagama via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 3h 39m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Chilaw to Kelaniya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 2,400–2,600
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Chilaw to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Homagama
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,300
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–32,000
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