There are 4 ways to get from Chilaw to Tangalle by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Matara Bus Station
best- Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus Colombo
6h 9mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chilaw to Colombo Forttrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Maradana to Beliattatrain Maradana
8h 11mRs 5,281–10,523Drive 259.6 km
- Drive from Chilaw to Tangallecar 259.6 km
3h 14mRs 11,420–16,496Bus
- Take the bus from Chilaw to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Tangallebus
6h 43m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Tangalle is to train which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 11000 and takes 8h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Chilaw to Tangalle is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chilaw to Tangalle. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Tangalle via Fort Station and Matara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Chilaw to Tangalle. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Beliatta via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
The distance between Chilaw and Tangalle is 281 km. The road distance is 259.6 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Tangalle without a car is to bus via Matara Bus Station which takes 6h 9m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Chilaw to Tangalle, including transfers.
Chilaw to Tangalle bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chilaw station.
Chilaw to Tangalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chilaw station.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Tangalle is to bus via Matara Bus Station which takes 6h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 11000 and takes 8h 11m.
What companies run services between Chilaw, Sri Lanka and Tangalle, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Chilaw to Tangalle via Pettah, Fort Station, Matara Bus Station, and Matara in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chilaw to Tangalle via Maradana and Beliatta in around 8h 11m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Chilaw to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Maradana to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Chilaw to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Chilaw to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Tangalle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Chilaw to Tangalle bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Chilaw to Tangalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw to Tangalle is 260 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Chilaw to Tangalle.
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