There are 4 ways to get from Dankotuwa Town to Chilaw by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thoppuwa Junction to Chilawbus
36 minTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Bolawatte to Chilawtrain Colombo
1h 16mRs 1,607–3,381Drive 36.9 km
- Drive from Dankotuwa Town to Chilawcar 36.9 km
36 minRs 1,666–2,406Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dankotuwa Town to Chilawtaxi 36.9 km
36 minRs 5,500–7,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dankotuwa Town to Chilaw is to drive which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2500 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Dankotuwa Town to Chilaw is to drive which takes 36 min and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2500.
No, there is no direct bus from Dankotuwa Town to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Thoppuwa Junction and arriving at Chilaw via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36 min.
No, there is no direct train from Dankotuwa Town to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Bolawatte and arriving at Chilaw via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between Dankotuwa Town and Chilaw is 43 km. The road distance is 36.9 km.
The best way to get from Dankotuwa Town to Chilaw without a car is to bus which takes 36 min and costs .
It takes approximately 36 min to get from Dankotuwa Town to Chilaw, including transfers.
Dankotuwa Town to Chilaw bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Thoppuwa Junction station.
Dankotuwa Town to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Bolawatte station.
The best way to get from Dankotuwa Town to Chilaw is to bus which takes 36 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3400 and takes 1h 16m.
What companies run services between Dankotuwa Town, Sri Lanka and Chilaw, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Thoppuwa Junction to Chilaw twice daily, and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Bolawatte to Chilaw 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 13m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Bolawatte to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- 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 Thoppuwa Junction to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–7,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Dankotuwa Town to Chilaw bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Chilaw station.
Dankotuwa Town to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Chilaw station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dankotuwa Town to Chilaw is 37 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Dankotuwa Town to Chilaw.
There are 55+ hotels available in Chilaw.