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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chilaw to Panadura by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Panaduratrain train Maradana
    3h 18m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chilaw to Colombo Forttrain train Puttalam
    4h 49m
    Rs 2,341–5,823

  3. Drive  106.1 km

    1. Drive from Chilaw to Panaduracar car 106.1 km
    1h 43m
    Rs 4,792–6,922

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chilaw to Panadurataxi taxi 106.1 km
    1h 43m
    Rs 17,000–21,000

  5. Bus via Pettah

    1. Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo to Panadurabus bus
    3h 26m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chilaw to Armour streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Armour street to Panadurabus bus
    3h 30m

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Map of how to get from Chilaw to Panadura.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 115.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 18m

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.

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