There are 4 ways to get from Hatton to Chilaw Lake by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Hatton to Ragamatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Ragama to Kakkapalliyatrain Colombo
8h 2mRs 2,510–5,924Bus
- Take the bus from Hatton to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Pettah to Chilawbus
8h 28mDrive 155.8 km
- Drive from Hatton to Kakkapalliyacar 155.8 km
2h 48mRs 7,008–10,123Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hatton to Kakkapalliyataxi 155.8 km
2h 48mRs 25,000–31,000
Hatton to Chilaw Lake by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hatton to Chilaw Lake is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Hatton to Chilaw Lake is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hatton to Chilaw Lake. However, there are services departing from Hatton and arriving at Chilaw via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Hatton to Chilaw Lake. However, there are services departing from Hatton and arriving at Kakkapalliya via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Hatton and Chilaw Lake is 221 km. The road distance is 155.8 km.
The best way to get from Hatton to Chilaw Lake without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Hatton to Chilaw Lake, including transfers.
Hatton to Chilaw Lake bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Hatton station.
Hatton to Chilaw Lake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hatton station.
The best way to get from Hatton to Chilaw Lake is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 28m.
What companies run services between Hatton, Sri Lanka and Chilaw Lake, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Hatton to Kakkapalliya via Ragama in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hatton to Kakkapalliya via Colombo, Pettah, Chilaw, and Chilaw in around 8h 28m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Hatton to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
Train from Ragama to Kakkapalliya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Hatton to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 25,000–31,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Hatton to Chilaw Lake bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Hatton to Chilaw Lake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hatton to Chilaw Lake is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Hatton to Chilaw Lake.
There are 71+ hotels available in Chilaw Lake.