There are 5 ways to get from Kalutara to Chilaw by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalutara to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Chilawbus
3h 32mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kalutara South to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Chilawtrain Colombo
5h 11mRs 2,406–5,872Drive 121.8 km
- Drive from Kalutara to Chilawcar 121.8 km
2hRs 5,534–7,994Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalutara to Chilawtaxi 121.8 km
2hRs 18,000–23,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Pettah to Chilawbus
3h 37m
Kalutara to Chilaw by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalutara to Chilaw is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Kalutara to Chilaw is to drive which takes 2h and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalutara to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Kalutara and arriving at Chilaw via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalutara to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Chilaw via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Kalutara and Chilaw is 129 km. The road distance is 121.8 km.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Chilaw without a car is to bus which takes 3h 32m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Kalutara to Chilaw, including transfers.
Kalutara to Chilaw bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Kalutara to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Chilaw is to bus which takes 3h 32m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Kalutara, Sri Lanka and Chilaw, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kalutara to Chilaw via Colombo and Technical Junction in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kalutara South to Chilaw via Colombo Fort in around 5h 11m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kalutara South to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 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
Train from Colombo Fort to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- 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
Train from Kalutara South to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kalutara to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Technical Junction to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Pettah to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–23,000
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Kalutara to Chilaw bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Kalutara to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalutara to Chilaw is 122 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Kalutara to Chilaw.
There are 55+ hotels available in Chilaw.