There are 5 ways to get from Chilaw to Kottawa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Makumburabus Ex 1-41
3h 13mDrive 94.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Chilaw to Kottawacar 94.8 km
1h 28mRs 4,249–6,138Train
- Take the train from Chilaw to Kelaniyatrain Puttalam
3h 18mRs 6,236–9,416Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Kottawataxi 94.8 km
1h 28mRs 26,000–31,000Bus via Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre
- Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo City to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centrebus
3h 30m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Kottawa is to drive which costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 6500 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Chilaw to Kottawa is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chilaw to Kottawa. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Makumbura via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Chilaw to Kottawa. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Kelaniya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Chilaw and Kottawa is 121 km. The road distance is 94.8 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Kottawa without a car is to bus which takes 3h 13m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Chilaw to Kottawa, including transfers.
Chilaw to Kottawa bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chilaw station.
Chilaw to Kottawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chilaw station.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Kottawa is to bus which takes 3h 13m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Chilaw, Sri Lanka and Kottawa, Western, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Chilaw to Makumbura via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Chilaw to Kelaniya twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 53m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Chilaw to Kelaniya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 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
Bus from Chilaw to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–31,000
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Booking & Getting There
Chilaw to Kottawa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Chilaw to Kottawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kelaniya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw to Kottawa is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Chilaw to Kottawa.
There are 1468+ hotels available in Kottawa.