There are 4 ways to get from Kelaniya to Chilaw by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kelaniya to Chilaw is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4500 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kelaniya to Chilaw is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kelaniya to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Wattala and arriving at Chilaw via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Kelaniya to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Kelaniya and arriving at Chilaw via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Kelaniya and Chilaw is 80 km. The road distance is 78 km.
The best way to get from Kelaniya to Chilaw without a car is to bus which takes 1h 19m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Kelaniya to Chilaw, including transfers.
Kelaniya to Chilaw bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Wattala station.
Kelaniya to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kelaniya station.
The best way to get from Kelaniya to Chilaw is to bus which takes 1h 19m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4500 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Kelaniya, Sri Lanka and Chilaw, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Wattala to Chilaw twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kelaniya to Chilaw 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kelaniya to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Wattala to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Kelaniya to Chilaw bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Chilaw station.
Kelaniya to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Chilaw station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kelaniya to Chilaw is 78 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Kelaniya to Chilaw.
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