There are 4 ways to get from Chilaw to Kadawatha by bus, train, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Kadawatha is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4700 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Chilaw to Kadawatha is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chilaw to Kadawatha. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Mahabage via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Chilaw to Kadawatha. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Ragama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Chilaw and Kadawatha is 80 km. The road distance is 72.5 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Kadawatha without a car is to bus which takes 1h 22m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Chilaw to Kadawatha, including transfers.
Chilaw to Kadawatha bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chilaw station.
Chilaw to Kadawatha train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chilaw station.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Kadawatha is to bus which takes 1h 22m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4700 and takes 2h 32m.
What companies run services between Chilaw, Sri Lanka and Kadawatha, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Chilaw to Mahabage twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Chilaw to Ragama 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 26m.
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Chilaw to Mahabage
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–24,000
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Booking & Getting There
Chilaw to Kadawatha bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Mahabage station.
Chilaw to Kadawatha train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw to Kadawatha is 72 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Chilaw to Kadawatha.
There are 1715+ hotels available in Kadawatha.