There are 4 ways to get from Kaduwela to Chilaw by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Horape to Chilawtrain Colombo
2h 51mRs 5,377–7,936Drive 85.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Kaduwela to Chilawcar 85.6 km
1h 15mRs 3,877–5,600Bus
- Take the bus from Kaduwela to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Pettah to Chilawbus
3h 24mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Kaduwela to Chilawtaxi 85.6 km
1h 15mRs 23,000–28,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kaduwela to Chilaw is to drive which costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 6000 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kaduwela to Chilaw is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kaduwela to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Kaduwela and arriving at Chilaw via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Kaduwela to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Horape and arriving at Chilaw via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Kaduwela and Chilaw is 85 km. The road distance is 85.6 km.
The best way to get from Kaduwela to Chilaw without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Kaduwela to Chilaw, including transfers.
Kaduwela to Chilaw bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kaduwela station.
Kaduwela to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Horape station.
The best way to get from Kaduwela to Chilaw is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Kaduwela, Sri Lanka and Chilaw, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Horape to Chilaw 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kaduwela to Chilaw via Colombo and Pettah in around 3h 24m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Horape to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kaduwela to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Estimated price
- Rs 23,000–28,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Kaduwela to Chilaw bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Kaduwela to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Chilaw station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kaduwela to Chilaw is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Kaduwela to Chilaw.
There are 53+ hotels available in Chilaw.