There are 6 ways to get from Chilaw to Panadura by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Fort Station to Panaduratrain Maradana
3h 18mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chilaw to Colombo Forttrain Puttalam
4h 49mRs 2,341–5,823Drive 106.1 km
- Drive from Chilaw to Panaduracar 106.1 km
1h 43mRs 4,807–6,943Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Panadurataxi 106.1 km
1h 43mRs 16,000–20,000Bus via Pettah
- Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Panadurabus
3h 26mBus
- Take the bus from Chilaw to Armour streetbus
- Take the bus from Armour street to Panadurabus
3h 30m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Panadura is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Chilaw to Panadura is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chilaw to Panadura. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Panadura via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Chilaw to Panadura. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Panadura via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Chilaw and Panadura is 116 km. The road distance is 106.1 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Panadura without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Chilaw to Panadura, including transfers.
Chilaw to Panadura bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chilaw station.
Chilaw to Panadura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chilaw station.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Panadura is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus via Pettah, which costs and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Chilaw, Sri Lanka and Panadura, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Chilaw to Colombo Fort 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chilaw to Panadura via Pettah and Colombo in around 3h 26m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 33 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 Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- 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 Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Chilaw to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Chilaw to Armour street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Armour street to Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–20,000
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More Questions & Answers
Chilaw to Panadura bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Chilaw to Panadura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw to Panadura is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Chilaw to Panadura.
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