There are 4 ways to get from Matale to Chilaw by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Matale to Colombo FortMatale
- Take the bus from Pettah to Chilaw
7h 1mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Matale to RagamaMatale
- Take the train from Ragama to ChilawColombo
7h 41mRs 2,487–6,792Drive 121.4 km
- Drive from Matale to Chilaw121.4 km
2h 17mRs 5,091–7,354Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matale to Chilaw121.4 km
2h 17mRs 18,000–23,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matale to Chilaw is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Matale to Chilaw is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct train from Matale to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Matale and arriving at Chilaw via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Matale and Chilaw is 234 km. The road distance is 121.4 km.
The best way to get from Matale to Chilaw without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Matale to Chilaw, including transfers.
Matale to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matale station.
Matale to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matale to Chilaw is 121 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Matale to Chilaw.
There are 58+ hotels available in Chilaw.
What companies run services between Matale, Sri Lanka and Chilaw, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Matale to Chilaw via Ragama in around 7h 41m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Matale to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–4,700
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–4,700
Train from Matale to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–4,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–4,200
Train from Ragama to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 2,100–2,600
- 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/
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London, What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?, and What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.