There are 4 ways to get from Chilaw to Kaduwela by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chilaw to Ragamatrain Puttalam
2h 43mRs 5,928–8,904Drive 87.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Chilaw to Kaduwelacar 87.1 km
1h 16mRs 3,739–5,400Bus
- Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Kaduwelabus
3h 33mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Kaduwelataxi 87.1 km
1h 16mRs 23,000–29,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Kaduwela is to drive which costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 5500 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Chilaw to Kaduwela is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chilaw to Kaduwela. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Kaduwela via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Chilaw to Kaduwela. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Ragama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Chilaw and Kaduwela is 85 km. The road distance is 87.1 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Kaduwela without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 9000.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Chilaw to Kaduwela, including transfers.
Chilaw to Kaduwela bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chilaw station.
Chilaw to Kaduwela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chilaw station.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Kaduwela is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Chilaw, Sri Lanka and Kaduwela, Sri Lanka?
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chilaw to Kaduwela via Pettah and Colombo in around 3h 33m.
- 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 Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Kaduwela
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- Rs 23,000–29,000
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Booking & Getting There
Chilaw to Kaduwela bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Chilaw to Kaduwela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw to Kaduwela is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Chilaw to Kaduwela.
There are 1414+ hotels available in Kaduwela.