There are 5 ways to get from Aluthgama to Chilaw by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Aluthgama to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Chilawbus
3h 54mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Aluthgama to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Chilawtrain Colombo
5h 33mRs 2,422–5,896Drive 139.5 km
- Drive from Aluthgama to Chilawcar 139.5 km
2h 19mRs 6,354–9,178Taxi
- Take the taxi from Aluthgama to Chilawtaxi 139.5 km
2h 19mRs 40,000–48,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Aluthgama to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Pettah to Chilawbus
3h 59m
Aluthgama to Chilaw by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aluthgama to Chilaw is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Aluthgama to Chilaw is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Aluthgama to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Chilaw via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Aluthgama to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Chilaw via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Aluthgama and Chilaw is 147 km. The road distance is 139.5 km.
The best way to get from Aluthgama to Chilaw without a car is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Aluthgama to Chilaw, including transfers.
Aluthgama to Chilaw bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Aluthgama station.
Aluthgama to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Aluthgama station.
The best way to get from Aluthgama to Chilaw is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Aluthgama, Western, Sri Lanka and Chilaw, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Aluthgama to Chilaw via Colombo and Technical Junction in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aluthgama to Chilaw via Colombo Fort in around 5h 33m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Aluthgama to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
Train from Colombo Fort to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
Train from Aluthgama to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Aluthgama to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Technical Junction to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Pettah to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 40,000–48,000
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Aluthgama to Chilaw bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Aluthgama to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aluthgama to Chilaw is 139 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Aluthgama to Chilaw.
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