There are 4 ways to get from Chilaw to Yapahuwa 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 Mahotrain Colombo / ...
5h 18mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chilaw to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Mahotrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
5h 53mRs 2,878–6,454Drive 78.6 km
- Drive from Chilaw to Yapahuwacar 78.6 km
1h 27mRs 3,571–5,158Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Yapahuwataxi 78.6 km
1h 27mRs 12,000–15,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Yapahuwa is to train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Chilaw to Yapahuwa is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct train from Chilaw to Yapahuwa. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Maho via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Chilaw and Yapahuwa is 234 km. The road distance is 78.6 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Yapahuwa without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Chilaw to Yapahuwa, including transfers.
Chilaw to Yapahuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chilaw station.
Chilaw to Yapahuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw to Yapahuwa is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Chilaw to Yapahuwa.
There are six+ hotels available in Yapahuwa.
What companies run services between Chilaw, Sri Lanka and Yapahuwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Chilaw to Yapahuwa via Ragama and Maho in around 5h 53m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- 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 1,200–1,600
- 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 Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once 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 1,200–1,600
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
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