There are 4 ways to get from Chilaw to Embilipitiya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
7h 8mDrive 215.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Chilaw to Embilipitiyacar 215.3 km
3h 43mRs 9,467–13,675Train
- Take the train from Chilaw to Colombo Forttrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Maradana to Beliattatrain Maradana
8h 52mRs 13,481–21,023Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Embilipitiyataxi 215.3 km
3h 43mRs 35,000–43,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Embilipitiya is to drive which costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Chilaw to Embilipitiya is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chilaw to Embilipitiya. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Embilipitiya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Chilaw to Embilipitiya. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Beliatta via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
The distance between Chilaw and Embilipitiya is 248 km. The road distance is 215.3 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Embilipitiya without a car is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Chilaw to Embilipitiya, including transfers.
Chilaw to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chilaw station.
Chilaw to Embilipitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chilaw station.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Embilipitiya is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 21000 and takes 8h 52m.
What companies run services between Chilaw, Sri Lanka and Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Chilaw to Embilipitiya via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chilaw to Embilipitiya via Maradana and Beliatta in around 8h 52m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Chilaw to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Maradana to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Chilaw to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–600
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 540–600
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–950
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Estimated price
- Rs 35,000–43,000
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Booking & Getting There
Chilaw to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Chilaw to Embilipitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw to Embilipitiya is 215 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Chilaw to Embilipitiya.
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