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How to get fromKaduwela to Chilawby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kaduwela to Chilaw by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Horape to Chilawtrain train Colombo
    2h 51m
    Rs 5,401–7,965
  2. Drive  85.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kaduwela to Chilawcar car 85.6 km
    1h 15m
    Rs 3,764–5,436
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kaduwela to Colombobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pettah to Chilawbus bus
    3h 34m
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kaduwela to Chilawtaxi taxi 85.6 km
    1h 15m
    Rs 23,000–28,000

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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 34m.

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