There are 4 ways to get from Chilaw to Kottawa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chilaw to Kelaniyatrain Puttalam
3h 18mRs 6,236–9,416Drive 94.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Chilaw to Kottawacar 94.8 km
1h 28mRs 4,307–6,221Bus
- Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo City to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centrebus
3h 30mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Kottawataxi 94.8 km
1h 28mRs 26,000–31,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Kottawa is to drive which costs Rs. 4300 - 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. 4300 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chilaw to Kottawa. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre via Colombo City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
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 96 km. The road distance is 94.8 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Kottawa without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
It takes approximately 3h 18m 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 train which takes 3h 18m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Chilaw, Sri Lanka and Kottawa, Western, Sri Lanka?
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chilaw to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre via Pettah and Colombo City in around 3h 30m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Chilaw to Kelaniya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- 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/
- Phone
- +94 112 264 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- airport.lk
Bus from Colombo City to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- airport.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–31,000
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More Questions & Answers
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.
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