There are 5 ways to get from Chilaw to Kalutara by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
3h 34mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chilaw to Colombo Forttrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Maradana to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
5h 5mRs 2,441–5,823Drive 121.9 km
- Drive from Chilaw to Kalutaracar 121.9 km
2hRs 5,539–8,001Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Kalutarataxi 121.9 km
2hRs 18,000–23,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Kalutarabus
3h 46m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Kalutara is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Chilaw to Kalutara is to drive which takes 2h and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chilaw to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Kalutara via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Chilaw to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Kalutara South via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Chilaw and Kalutara is 131 km. The road distance is 121.9 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Kalutara without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Chilaw to Kalutara, including transfers.
Chilaw to Kalutara bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chilaw station.
Chilaw to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chilaw station.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Kalutara is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Chilaw, Sri Lanka and Kalutara, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Chilaw to Kalutara South via Maradana in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chilaw to Kalutara via Pettah and Colombo in around 3h 46m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 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
Train from Chilaw to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
Train from Maradana to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 4 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 Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Chilaw to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Kalutara
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–23,000
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More Questions & Answers
Chilaw to Kalutara bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Chilaw to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw to Kalutara is 122 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Chilaw to Kalutara.
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