What is the cheapest way to get from Kottawa to Chilaw?

The cheapest way to get from Kottawa to Chilaw is to drive which costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 6500 and takes 1h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kottawa to Chilaw?

The fastest way to get from Kottawa to Chilaw is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 6500.

Is there a direct bus between Kottawa and Chilaw?

No, there is no direct bus from Kottawa to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Kottawa and arriving at Chilaw via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Kottawa and Chilaw?

No, there is no direct train from Kottawa to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Dematagoda and arriving at Chilaw via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Kottawa to Chilaw?

The distance between Kottawa and Chilaw is 104 km. The road distance is 94.8 km.

How do I travel from Kottawa to Chilaw without a car?

The best way to get from Kottawa to Chilaw without a car is to bus which takes 3h 13m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kottawa to Chilaw?

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Kottawa to Chilaw, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kottawa to Chilaw bus from?

Kottawa to Chilaw bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Kottawa station.

Where do I catch the Kottawa to Chilaw train from?

Kottawa to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Dematagoda station.

Train or bus from Kottawa to Chilaw?

The best way to get from Kottawa to Chilaw is to bus which takes 3h 13m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000 and takes 3h 16m.

Where does the Kottawa to Chilaw bus arrive?

Kottawa to Chilaw bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Kottawa to Chilaw train arrive?

Kottawa to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Chilaw station.

Can I drive from Kottawa to Chilaw?

Yes, the driving distance between Kottawa to Chilaw is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Kottawa to Chilaw.

Where can I stay near Chilaw?

There are 55+ hotels available in Chilaw.

Kottawa to Chilaw - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kottawa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo
2. Take the bus from Technical Junction to Chilawbus
3h 13m
Drive 94.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kottawa to Chilawcar 94.8 km
1h 29m
Rs 4,307–6,221
Train
1. Take the train from Dematagoda to Chilawtrain Colombo
3h 16m
Rs 6,214–8,925
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kottawa to Chilawtaxi 94.8 km
1h 29m
Rs 26,000–31,000
Bus via Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre
1. Take the bus from Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre to Colombo Citybus
2. Take the bus from Pettah to Chilawbus
4h 4m

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Distance: 104 km
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Kottawa, Western, Sri Lanka and Chilaw, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Kottawa to Chilaw via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Technical Junction in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Dematagoda to Chilaw 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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