There are 7 ways to get from Chilaw to Horton Plains National Park by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, fly to Hatton
best- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Horton Plains National Parktaxi
2h 42mRs 31,069–141,437Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chilaw to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Ohiyatrain Colombo
10h 16mRs 3,178–6,954Bus
- Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haldummullabus Colombo-Badulla
7h 46mTrain, taxi
- Take the train from Chilaw to Ragamatrain
- Take the train from Ragama to Hattontrain
- Take the taxi from Hatton to Horton Plains National Parktaxi
9h 3mRs 5,728–9,904Drive 202.5 km
- Drive from Chilaw to Horton Plains National Parkcar 202.5 km
3h 45mRs 9,044–13,064Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Horton Plains National Parktaxi 202.5 km
3h 45mRs 33,000–40,000Taxi, fly to Kandy
- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Horton Plains National Parktaxi
3h 47mRs 37,169–148,337
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Horton Plains National Park is to train which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 10h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Chilaw to Horton Plains National Park is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 42m and costs Rs. 31000 - Rs. 150000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chilaw to Horton Plains National Park. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Haldummulla via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Chilaw to Horton Plains National Park. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Ohiya via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
The distance between Chilaw and Horton Plains National Park is 203 km. The road distance is 202.5 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Horton Plains National Park without a car is to bus which takes 7h 46m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Chilaw to Horton Plains National Park, including transfers.
Chilaw to Horton Plains National Park bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chilaw station.
Chilaw to Horton Plains National Park train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chilaw station.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Horton Plains National Park is to bus which takes 7h 46m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 10h 16m.
What companies run services between Chilaw, Sri Lanka and Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Chilaw to Horton Plains National Park via Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Haldummulla in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chilaw to Horton Plains National Park via Ragama and Ohiya in around 10h 16m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- 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 Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- 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
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 Ohiya
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- 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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haldummulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,200–40,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Chilaw to Horton Plains National Park bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Chilaw to Horton Plains National Park train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw to Horton Plains National Park is 203 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Chilaw to Horton Plains National Park.
There are 1238+ hotels available in Horton Plains National Park.










