There are 6 ways to get from Chilaw to Polgahawela by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
3h 57mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chilaw to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Polgahawelatrain Colombo / ...
4h 18mRs 2,428–5,804Drive 72.6 km
- Drive from Chilaw to Polgahawelacar 72.6 km
1h 15mRs 3,276–4,732Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Polgahawelataxi 72.6 km
1h 15mRs 11,000–14,000Bus via Colombo
- Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Polgahawelabus
4h 18mBus
- Take the bus from Chilaw to Wellawattabus
- Take the bus from Wellawatta to Polgahawelabus Colombo-Trincomalee
5h
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Polgahawela is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Chilaw to Polgahawela is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chilaw to Polgahawela. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Polgahawela via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Chilaw to Polgahawela. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Polgahawela via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Chilaw and Polgahawela is 163 km. The road distance is 72.6 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Polgahawela without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Chilaw to Polgahawela, including transfers.
Chilaw to Polgahawela bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chilaw station.
Chilaw to Polgahawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chilaw station.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Polgahawela is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus via Colombo, which costs and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Chilaw, Sri Lanka and Polgahawela, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Chilaw to Polgahawela via Ragama in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chilaw to Polgahawela via Pettah and Colombo in around 4h 18m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
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 Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- 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 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 Wellawatta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Wellawatta to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–14,000
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More Questions & Answers
Chilaw to Polgahawela bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Chilaw to Polgahawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw to Polgahawela is 73 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Chilaw to Polgahawela.
There are 140+ hotels available in Polgahawela.