There are 4 ways to get from Chilaw to Palavi (Station) by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chilaw to Palavi Junctionbus
40 minTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chilaw to Palavitrain Colombo
1h 7mRs 1,200–2,900Drive 47.7 km
- Drive from Chilaw to Palavi (Station)car 47.7 km
46 minRs 2,135–3,083Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Palavi (Station)taxi 47.7 km
46 minRs 7,000–9,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Palavi (Station) is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chilaw to Palavi (Station) is to drive which takes 46 min and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chilaw and arriving at Palavi Junction. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chilaw and arriving at Palavi. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.
The distance between Chilaw and Palavi (Station) is 48 km. The road distance is 47.7 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Palavi (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 40 min and costs .
The bus from Chilaw to Palavi Junction takes 35 min including transfers and departs twice daily.
Chilaw to Palavi (Station) bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chilaw station.
Chilaw to Palavi (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chilaw station.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Palavi (Station) is to bus which takes 40 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 7m.
What companies run services between Chilaw, Sri Lanka and Palavi (Station), Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Chilaw to Palavi Junction twice daily, and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Chilaw to Palavi 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 7m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Chilaw to Palavi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- 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
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,000–9,000
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More Questions & Answers
Chilaw to Palavi (Station) bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Palavi Junction station.
Chilaw to Palavi (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Palavi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw to Palavi (Station) is 48 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Chilaw to Palavi (Station).
There are 31+ hotels available in Palavi (Station).