There are 4 ways to get from Mattegoda to Chilaw Lake by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Dematagoda to Kakkapalliyatrain Colombo
3h 11mRs 7,183–10,071Drive 95.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Mattegoda to Kakkapalliyacar 95.1 km
1h 24mRs 4,311–6,227Bus
- Take the bus from Wellawatta to Chilawbus
3h 26mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Mattegoda to Kakkapalliyataxi 95.1 km
1h 24mRs 26,000–31,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mattegoda to Chilaw Lake is to drive which costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 6500 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Mattegoda to Chilaw Lake is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mattegoda to Chilaw Lake. However, there are services departing from Wellawatta and arriving at Chilaw via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Mattegoda to Chilaw Lake. However, there are services departing from Dematagoda and arriving at Kakkapalliya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Mattegoda and Chilaw Lake is 96 km. The road distance is 95.1 km.
The best way to get from Mattegoda to Chilaw Lake without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Mattegoda to Chilaw Lake, including transfers.
Mattegoda to Chilaw Lake bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Wellawatta station.
Mattegoda to Chilaw Lake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Dematagoda station.
The best way to get from Mattegoda to Chilaw Lake is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Mattegoda, Sri Lanka and Chilaw Lake, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Dematagoda to Kakkapalliya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Wellawatta to Chilaw twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Dematagoda to Kakkapalliya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- 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 Wellawatta to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–31,000
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
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Mattegoda to Chilaw Lake bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Chilaw station.
Mattegoda to Chilaw Lake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kakkapalliya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mattegoda to Chilaw Lake is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Mattegoda to Chilaw Lake.
There are 64+ hotels available in Chilaw Lake.