There are 5 ways to get from Kitulgala to Chilaw by bus, train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Nawata to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Pettah to Chilawbus
5h 48mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Galaboda to Ragamatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Ragama to Chilawtrain Colombo
8h 3mRs 4,042–7,822Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Kitulgala to Ja-Elataxi
- Take the bus from Ja-Ela to Chilawbus
2h 35mDrive 125.7 km
- Drive from Kitulgala to Chilawcar 125.7 km
2h 18mRs 5,637–8,142Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kitulgala to Chilawtaxi 125.7 km
2h 18mRs 20,000–25,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kitulgala to Chilaw is to train which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 8000 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Kitulgala to Chilaw is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kitulgala to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Nawata and arriving at Chilaw via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Kitulgala to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Galaboda and arriving at Chilaw via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between Kitulgala and Chilaw is 170 km. The road distance is 125.7 km.
The best way to get from Kitulgala to Chilaw without a car is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Kitulgala to Chilaw, including transfers.
Kitulgala to Chilaw bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Nawata station.
Kitulgala to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galaboda station.
The best way to get from Kitulgala to Chilaw is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 8000 and takes 8h 3m.
What companies run services between Kitulgala, Sri Lanka and Chilaw, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kitulgala to Chilaw via Nawata, Colombo, and Pettah in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kitulgala to Chilaw via Galaboda and Ragama in around 8h 3m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Galaboda to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
Train from Ragama to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nawata to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–26,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Kitulgala to Chilaw bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Kitulgala to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kitulgala to Chilaw is 126 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Kitulgala to Chilaw.
There are 54+ hotels available in Chilaw.