There are 4 ways to get from Chilaw to Ekala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Ekala is to train which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3800 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Chilaw to Ekala is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 4000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chilaw to Ekala. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Ja-Ela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
No, there is no direct train from Chilaw to Ekala. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Kudahakapola via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Chilaw and Ekala is 67 km. The road distance is 60 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Ekala without a car is to bus which takes 59 min and costs .
It takes approximately 59 min to get from Chilaw to Ekala, including transfers.
Chilaw to Ekala bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chilaw station.
Chilaw to Ekala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chilaw station.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Ekala is to bus which takes 59 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3800 and takes 2h 9m.
What companies run services between Chilaw, Sri Lanka and Ekala, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Chilaw to Ja-Ela twice daily, and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Chilaw to Kudahakapola 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Chilaw to Kudahakapola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Chilaw to Ja-Ela
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–20,000
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More Questions & Answers
Chilaw to Ekala bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Ja-Ela station.
Chilaw to Ekala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kudahakapola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw to Ekala is 60 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Chilaw to Ekala.
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