There are 4 ways to get from Chilaw to Katunayake by bus, train, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Katunayake is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Chilaw to Katunayake is to drive which takes 53 min and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chilaw and arriving at Katunayake. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chilaw and arriving at Katunayake. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 47m.
The distance between Chilaw and Katunayake is 54 km. The road distance is 53.5 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Katunayake without a car is to bus which takes 1h and costs .
The bus from Chilaw to Katunayake takes 1h including transfers and departs twice daily.
Chilaw to Katunayake bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chilaw station.
Chilaw to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chilaw station.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Katunayake is to bus which takes 1h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 47m.
What companies run services between Chilaw, Sri Lanka and Katunayake, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Chilaw to Katunayake twice daily, and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Chilaw to Katunayake 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 47m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Chilaw to Katunayake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- 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 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Chilaw to Katunayake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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Booking & Getting There
Chilaw to Katunayake bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Katunayake station.
Chilaw to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Katunayake station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw to Katunayake is 53 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Chilaw to Katunayake.
There are 1530+ hotels available in Katunayake.