There are 4 ways to get from Chilaw to Kilinochchi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chilaw to Kilinochchibus
3h 40mRs 2,076Train
- Take the train from Chilaw to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Kilinochchitrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
9h 43mRs 2,528–6,204Drive 257.9 km
- Drive from Chilaw to Kilinochchicar 257.9 km
4h 25mRs 11,716–16,924Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Kilinochchitaxi 257.9 km
4h 25mRs 39,000–47,000
Chilaw to Kilinochchi by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Kilinochchi is to bus which costs Rs. 2076 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chilaw to Kilinochchi is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs Rs. 2076.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chilaw and arriving at Kilinochchi. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Chilaw to Kilinochchi. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Kilinochchi via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
The distance between Chilaw and Kilinochchi is 260 km. The road distance is 257.9 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Kilinochchi without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs Rs. 2076.
The bus from Chilaw to Kilinochchi takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Chilaw to Kilinochchi bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chilaw station.
Chilaw to Kilinochchi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chilaw station.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Kilinochchi is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs Rs. 2076. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 43m.
What companies run services between Chilaw, Sri Lanka and Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Chilaw to Kilinochchi twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,076 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chilaw to Kilinochchi via Ragama in around 9h 43m.
- 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 Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Chilaw to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,076
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Estimated price
- Rs 39,000–47,000
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More Questions & Answers
Chilaw to Kilinochchi bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kilinochchi station.
Chilaw to Kilinochchi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw to Kilinochchi is 258 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Chilaw to Kilinochchi.
There are 12+ hotels available in Kilinochchi.