There are 5 ways to get from Kegalle to Chilaw by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the bus from Pettah to Chilawbus
4h 1mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Tismalpola to Ragamatrain Kandy
- Take the train from Ragama to Chilawtrain Colombo
4h 54mRs 3,116–6,646Drive 84.7 km
- Drive from Kegalle to Chilawcar 84.7 km
1h 29mRs 3,839–5,545Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kegalle to Chilawtaxi 84.7 km
1h 29mRs 13,000–16,000Bus
- Take the bus from Alawwa to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Chilawbus
4h 13m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kegalle to Chilaw is to train which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Kegalle to Chilaw is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kegalle to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Alawwa and arriving at Chilaw via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Kegalle to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Tismalpola and arriving at Chilaw via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Kegalle and Chilaw is 171 km. The road distance is 84.7 km.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Chilaw without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Kegalle to Chilaw, including transfers.
Kegalle to Chilaw bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Alawwa station.
Kegalle to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Tismalpola station.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Chilaw is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Kegalle, Sri Lanka and Chilaw, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kegalle to Chilaw via Tismalpola and Ragama in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kegalle to Chilaw via Alawwa, Colombo, and Technical Junction in around 4h 13m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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 Tismalpola to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- 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
Train from Ragama to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- 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 2,300–2,900
- 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/
Bus from Technical Junction to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Alawwa to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Kegalle to Chilaw bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Kegalle to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kegalle to Chilaw is 85 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Kegalle to Chilaw.
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