There are 4 ways to get from Chilaw to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chilaw to Dehiwalabus
2h 7mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chilaw to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Dehiwalatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
4h 14mRs 2,328–5,804Drive 89.3 km
- Drive from Chilaw to Dehiwala-Mount Laviniacar 89.3 km
1h 25mRs 4,028–5,819Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Dehiwala-Mount Laviniataxi 89.3 km
1h 25mRs 24,000–29,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Chilaw to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 6000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chilaw and arriving at Dehiwala. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Chilaw to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Dehiwala via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Chilaw and Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia is 101 km. The road distance is 89.3 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia without a car is to bus which takes 2h 7m and costs .
The bus from Chilaw to Dehiwala takes 2h 7m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Chilaw to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chilaw station.
Chilaw to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chilaw station.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia is to bus which takes 2h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Chilaw, Sri Lanka and Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Chilaw to Dehiwala twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chilaw to Dehiwala via Ragama in around 4h 14m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Chilaw to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- 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
Train from Ragama to Dehiwala
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Chilaw to Dehiwala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Estimated price
- Rs 24,000–29,000
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More Questions & Answers
Chilaw to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dehiwala station.
Chilaw to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Chilaw to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia.
There are 1454+ hotels available in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia.