There are 4 ways to get from Chilaw to Palaviya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Palaviya is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chilaw to Palaviya is to drive which takes 45 min and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3200.
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 Palaviya is 47 km. The road distance is 47.5 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Palaviya without a car is to bus which takes 35 min and costs .
The bus from Chilaw to Palavi Junction takes 35 min including transfers and departs twice daily.
Chilaw to Palaviya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chilaw station.
Chilaw to Palaviya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chilaw station.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Palaviya is to bus which takes 35 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 Palaviya, 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
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
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
- 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
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,000–9,000
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More Questions & Answers
Chilaw to Palaviya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Palavi Junction station.
Chilaw to Palaviya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Palavi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw to Palaviya is 48 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Chilaw to Palaviya.
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