There are 4 ways to get from Chilaw to Mundal Lake by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Chilaw to Palavi Junctionbus
- Take the train from Palavi to Mundaltrain Puttalam
2h 4mDrive 22.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Chilaw to Pulachchikulamcar 22.4 km
21 minRs 1,014–1,465Train
- Take the train from Chilaw to Palavitrain Colombo
- Take the train from Palavi to Mundaltrain Puttalam
2h 36mRs 2,310–5,778Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Pulachchikulamtaxi 22.4 km
21 minRs 3,400–4,100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Mundal Lake is to drive which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1500 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Chilaw to Mundal Lake is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4100.
No, there is no direct train from Chilaw to Mundal Lake. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Mundal via Palavi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Chilaw and Mundal Lake is 69 km. The road distance is 22.4 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Mundal Lake without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 4m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Chilaw to Mundal Lake, including transfers.
Chilaw to Mundal Lake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chilaw station.
Chilaw to Mundal Lake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Palavi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw to Mundal Lake is 22 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Chilaw to Mundal Lake.
There are 16+ hotels available in Mundal Lake.
What companies run services between Chilaw, Sri Lanka and Mundal Lake, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Chilaw to Mundal via Palavi in around 2h 36m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Palavi to Mundal
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Chilaw to Palavi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- 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 2,200–2,900
Train from Palavi to Mundal
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Chilaw to Palavi Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,400–4,100
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