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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kegalle to Chilaw by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Polgahawela to Ragamatrain train Badulla / ...
    2. Take the train from Ragama to Chilawtrain train Colombo
    4h 40m
    Rs 3,136–6,670

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kegalle to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Colombo
    2. Take the bus from Pettah to Chilawbus bus
    5h 33m

  3. Drive  84.7 km

    1. Drive from Kegalle to Chilawcar car 84.7 km
    1h 29m
    Rs 3,807–5,498

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kegalle to Chilawtaxi taxi 84.7 km
    1h 29m
    Rs 14,000–17,000

  5. Bus via Nittambuwa

    1. Take the bus from Kegalle to Nittambuwabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Armour streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Armour street to Chilawbus bus
    5h 35m

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  • Distance: 138 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Kegalle, Sri Lanka and Chilaw, Sri Lanka?

You can take a vehicle from Kegalle to Chilaw via Polgahawela and Ragama in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kegalle to Chilaw via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Pettah in around 5h 33m.

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