There are 4 ways to get from Chilaw to Kurunegala 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 Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
4h 9mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chilaw to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Kurunegalatrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
4h 59mRs 2,428–5,904Drive 71.9 km
- Drive from Chilaw to Kurunegalacar 71.9 km
1h 20mRs 3,258–4,706Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Kurunegalataxi 71.9 km
1h 20mRs 11,000–14,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Kurunegala is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Chilaw to Kurunegala is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chilaw to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Kurunegala via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Chilaw to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Kurunegala via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Chilaw and Kurunegala is 184 km. The road distance is 71.9 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Kurunegala without a car is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Chilaw to Kurunegala, including transfers.
Chilaw to Kurunegala bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chilaw station.
Chilaw to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chilaw station.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Kurunegala is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Chilaw, Sri Lanka and Kurunegala, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Chilaw to Kurunegala via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chilaw to Kurunegala via Ragama in around 4h 59m.
- 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 Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–14,000
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More Questions & Answers
Chilaw to Kurunegala bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Chilaw to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw to Kurunegala is 72 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Chilaw to Kurunegala.
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