There are 5 ways to get from Chilaw to Pigeon Island National Park by taxi, plane, bus or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended
Taxi, fly
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Take a taxi from Chilaw to Colombo
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Fly from Colombo (CMB) to Trincomalee (TRR)
Cheapest
Taxi, train
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Take a taxi from Chilaw to Maho Junction ,Sri Lanka
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Take the train from Maho Junction ,Sri Lanka to Trincomalee Station
Bus, travel
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Take the bus from Chilaw to Medawachchiya
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Travel from Medawachchiya to Pigeon Island National Park
Bus, travel via Vavuniya
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Take the bus from Chilaw to Vavuniya
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Travel from Vavuniya to Pigeon Island National Park
Bus
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Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettah
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Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Trincomalee
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Rules to follow in Sri Lanka
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Travel within Sri Lanka
Observe COVID-19 safety rules
COVID-19 help in Sri Lanka
If you need help, visit the national COVID-19 website or call the COVID-19 Helpline 1912
Frequently Asked Questions
There are currently travel restrictions within Sri Lanka.
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- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Pigeon Island National Park is 1912.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Pigeon Island National Park is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Pigeon Island National Park is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1912.
Last updated: 18 May 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Chilaw to Pigeon Island National Park is to taxi and train, which costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 5500 and takes 6h 15m.
The quickest way to get from Chilaw to Pigeon Island National Park is to taxi and fly which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 95000 and takes 2h 8m.
The distance between Chilaw and Pigeon Island National Park is 200 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Pigeon Island National Park without a car is to bus and travel which takes 3h 51m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Chilaw to Pigeon Island National Park, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Colombo Airport to Trincomalee Airport is the direct flight which takes 45 min.
SriLankan Airlines and Cinnamon Air offer flights from Colombo Airport to Trincomalee Airport.
There are 62+ hotels available in Pigeon Island National Park. Prices start at Rs. 32500 per night.
- Distance: 200 km
- Duration: 2h 8m
What companies run services between Chilaw, Sri Lanka and Pigeon Island National Park, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Chilaw to Pigeon Island National Park via Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Trincomalee in around 9h 4m.
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Colombo to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 65000 - Rs. 120000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Colombo to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 65000 - Rs. 120000
- Website
- railway.gov.lk
Train from Maho Junction ,Sri Lanka to Trincomalee Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs. 320 - Rs. 500
- Website
- railway.gov.lk
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs. 320 - Rs. 420
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs. 360 - Rs. 500
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- Phone
- 077 107 55 55
- Website
- ncgexpress.com
Bus from Chilaw to Medawachchiya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Book at
- ncgexpress.com
Bus from Chilaw to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Book at
- ncgexpress.com
Bus from Chilaw to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Book at
- ncgexpress.com
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs. 270 - Rs. 350
- Schedules at
- ntc.gov.lk
- Standard
- Rs. 270 - Rs. 350
- Semi Lux
- Rs. 430 - Rs. 550
- AirCon
- Rs. 550 - Rs. 650
- Super Lux
- Rs. 960
- Phone
- +94776942070
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs. 1070
- Schedules at
- superline.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3600
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