There are 4 ways to get from Maharagama to Chilaw by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maharagama to Chilaw is to drive which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6000 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Maharagama to Chilaw is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Maharagama to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Maharagama and arriving at Chilaw via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Maharagama to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Chilaw via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Maharagama and Chilaw is 101 km. The road distance is 91 km.
The best way to get from Maharagama to Chilaw without a car is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Maharagama to Chilaw, including transfers.
Maharagama to Chilaw bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Maharagama to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Maharagama to Chilaw is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000 and takes 3h 23m.
What companies run services between Maharagama, Sri Lanka and Chilaw, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Chilaw twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Chilaw 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 4m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
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
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 25,000–30,000
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
Maharagama to Chilaw bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Chilaw station.
Maharagama to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Chilaw station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maharagama to Chilaw is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Maharagama to Chilaw.
There are 55+ hotels available in Chilaw.