There are 4 ways to get from Chilaw to Maradana by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Maradana is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Chilaw to Maradana is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 5500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chilaw and arriving at Armour street. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chilaw and arriving at Maradana. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Chilaw and Maradana is 86 km. The road distance is 80 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Maradana without a car is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs .
The bus from Chilaw to Armour street takes 1h 35m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Chilaw to Maradana bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chilaw station.
Chilaw to Maradana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chilaw station.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Maradana is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Chilaw, Sri Lanka and Maradana, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Chilaw to Armour street twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Chilaw to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 2m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Chilaw to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Armour street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–26,000
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More Questions & Answers
Chilaw to Maradana bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Armour street station.
Chilaw to Maradana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw to Maradana is 80 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Chilaw to Maradana.
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