There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Chilaw by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to MaradanaKandy / ...
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to ChilawColombo
6h 30mRs 2,474–6,347Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus TerminalKandy
- Take the bus from Pettah to Chilaw
6h 53mDrive 115.5 km
- Drive from Kandy to Chilaw115.5 km
1h 57mRs 4,859–7,018Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Chilaw115.5 km
1h 57mRs 17,000–21,000Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to KegalleKandy
- Take the taxi from Kegalle to Chilaw
3h 3mRs 13,151–16,164
Kandy to Chilaw by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Chilaw is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Chilaw is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Chilaw via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Chilaw via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Kandy and Chilaw is 201 km. The road distance is 115.5 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Chilaw without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Kandy to Chilaw, including transfers.
Kandy to Chilaw bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Chilaw is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Chilaw, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Chilaw via Colombo Fort in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Chilaw via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Pettah in around 6h 53m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,800
- 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 2,600–3,800
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
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–170
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 150–170
- Semi Lux
- Rs 150–210
- Super Lux
- Rs 280–360
- 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 45m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–21,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Kandy to Chilaw bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Kandy to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Chilaw is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Kandy to Chilaw.
There are 56+ hotels available in Chilaw.