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How to get fromChilaw to Mirissaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chilaw to Mirissa by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus bus Colombo
    4h 43m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chilaw to Colombo Forttrain train Puttalam
    2. Take the train from Maradana to Polwathumodaratrain train Maradana
    7h 14m
    Rs 1,481–6,023

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Polwathumodaratrain train Maradana
    5h 43m

  4. Drive  223.8 km

    1. Drive from Chilaw to Mirissacar car 223.8 km
    2h 52m
    Rs 9,571–13,824

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chilaw to Mirissataxi taxi 223.8 km
    2h 52m
    Rs 37,000–44,000

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  • Distance: 255.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Chilaw, Sri Lanka and Mirissa, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Chilaw to Mirissa via Pettah, Fort Station, and Matara Bus Station in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chilaw to Polwathumodara via Maradana in around 7h 14m.

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