There are 5 ways to get from Chilaw to Aluthgama by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Fort Station to Aluthgamatrain Maradana
3h 50mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chilaw to Colombo Forttrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Maradana to Aluthgamatrain Maradana
5h 21mRs 2,441–5,823Drive 139.6 km
- Drive from Chilaw to Aluthgamacar 139.6 km
2h 19mRs 6,359–9,185Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Aluthgamataxi 139.6 km
2h 19mRs 40,000–48,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Aluthgamabus
4h 8m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Aluthgama is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Chilaw to Aluthgama is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chilaw to Aluthgama. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Aluthgama via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Chilaw to Aluthgama. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Aluthgama via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Chilaw and Aluthgama is 149 km. The road distance is 139.6 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Aluthgama without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 50m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Chilaw to Aluthgama, including transfers.
Chilaw to Aluthgama bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chilaw station.
Chilaw to Aluthgama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chilaw station.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Aluthgama is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Chilaw, Sri Lanka and Aluthgama, Western, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Chilaw to Aluthgama via Maradana in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chilaw to Aluthgama via Pettah and Colombo in around 4h 8m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Aluthgama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- 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 Chilaw to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- 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 Maradana to Aluthgama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Chilaw to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Chilaw to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Aluthgama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 40,000–48,000
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More Questions & Answers
Chilaw to Aluthgama bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Chilaw to Aluthgama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw to Aluthgama is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Chilaw to Aluthgama.
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