There are 4 ways to get from Chilaw to Pinnawala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chilaw to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
4h 37mRs 2,778–6,324Bus
- Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Polgahawelabus
4h 42mDrive 87.7 km
- Drive from Chilaw to Pinnawalacar 87.7 km
1h 37mRs 3,994–5,769Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Pinnawalataxi 87.7 km
1h 37mRs 13,000–16,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Pinnawala is to train which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6500 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Chilaw to Pinnawala is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chilaw to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Polgahawela via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Chilaw to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Rambukkana via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Chilaw and Pinnawala is 141 km. The road distance is 87.7 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Pinnawala without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Chilaw to Pinnawala, including transfers.
Chilaw to Pinnawala bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chilaw station.
Chilaw to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chilaw station.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Pinnawala is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Chilaw, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Chilaw to Pinnawala via Ragama and Rambukkana in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chilaw to Pinnawala via Pettah, Colombo, and Polgahawela in around 4h 42m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Chilaw to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- 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 2,300–2,900
Train from Ragama to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
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More Questions & Answers
Chilaw to Pinnawala bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Chilaw to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw to Pinnawala is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Chilaw to Pinnawala.
There are 180+ hotels available in Pinnawala.