There are 4 ways to get from Chilaw to Kegalle by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chilaw to Armour streetbus
- Take the bus from Armour street to Warakapolabus
3h 50mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chilaw to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Tismalpolatrain Colombo
4h 52mRs 3,128–6,654Drive 84.6 km
- Drive from Chilaw to Kegallecar 84.6 km
1h 28mRs 3,836–5,541Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Kegalletaxi 84.6 km
1h 28mRs 13,000–16,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Kegalle is to train which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Chilaw to Kegalle is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chilaw to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Warakapola via Armour street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Chilaw to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Tismalpola via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Chilaw and Kegalle is 162 km. The road distance is 84.6 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Kegalle without a car is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Chilaw to Kegalle, including transfers.
Chilaw to Kegalle bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chilaw station.
Chilaw to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chilaw station.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Kegalle is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Chilaw, Sri Lanka and Kegalle, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Chilaw to Kegalle via Armour street and Warakapola in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chilaw to Kegalle via Ragama and Tismalpola in around 4h 52m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Chilaw to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 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 2,300–2,900
Train from Ragama to Tismalpola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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 Armour street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Armour street to Warakapola
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
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More Questions & Answers
Chilaw to Kegalle bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Armour street station.
Chilaw to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw to Kegalle is 85 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Chilaw to Kegalle.
There are 118+ hotels available in Kegalle.