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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chilaw to Pinnawala 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 Rambukkanatrain train Colombo
    4h 17m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chilaw to Ragamatrain train Puttalam
    2. Take the train from Ragama to Rambukkanatrain train Colombo
    4h 37m
    Rs 2,778–6,324

  3. Drive  87.7 km

    1. Drive from Chilaw to Pinnawalacar car 87.7 km
    1h 37m
    Rs 3,942–5,694

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chilaw to Pinnawalataxi taxi 87.7 km
    1h 37m
    Rs 14,000–18,000

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegallebus bus Colombo
    4h 47m

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  • Distance: 177.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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 Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Kegalle in around 4h 47m.

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