There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Chilaw by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Chilaw is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2600 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Chilaw is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pettah and arriving at Chilaw. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Chilaw. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Colombo and Chilaw is 85 km. The road distance is 80.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Chilaw without a car is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs .
The bus from Pettah to Chilaw takes 1h 35m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Colombo to Chilaw bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Chilaw is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2600 and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Chilaw, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Chilaw 3 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Chilaw 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,575 and the journey takes 3h 4m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,575
- 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 2,565–2,575
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–27,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Chilaw bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Chilaw station.
Colombo to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Chilaw station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Chilaw is 80 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Colombo to Chilaw.
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