There are 6 ways to get from Mawanella to Chilaw by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Rambukkana to Fort Stationtrain Badulla / ...
- Take the bus from Pettah to Chilawbus
4h 35mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Balana to Ragamatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Ragama to Chilawtrain Colombo
5h 41mRs 3,039–6,655Train via Rambukkana
- Take the train from Rambukkana to Ragamatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Ragama to Chilawtrain Colombo
5h 1mRs 3,215–6,863Drive 97.4 km
- Drive from Mawanella to Chilawcar 97.4 km
1h 41mRs 4,382–6,329Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mawanella to Chilawtaxi 97.4 km
1h 41mRs 16,000–20,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kegalle to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Colombo
- Take the bus from Pettah to Chilawbus
5h 45m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mawanella to Chilaw is to train which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Mawanella to Chilaw is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mawanella to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Kegalle and arriving at Chilaw via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Mawanella to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Rambukkana and arriving at Chilaw via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Mawanella and Chilaw is 183 km. The road distance is 97.4 km.
The best way to get from Mawanella to Chilaw without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Mawanella to Chilaw, including transfers.
Mawanella to Chilaw bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kegalle station.
Mawanella to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Rambukkana station.
The best way to get from Mawanella to Chilaw is to train via Rambukkana which takes 5h 1m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Mawanella, Sri Lanka and Chilaw, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Mawanella to Chilaw via Rambukkana and Ragama in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mawanella to Chilaw via Kegalle, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Pettah in around 5h 45m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Rambukkana to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Rambukkana to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Ragama to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–2,900
Train from Balana to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Ragama to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Pettah to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–20,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Mawanella to Chilaw bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Mawanella to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mawanella to Chilaw is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Mawanella to Chilaw.
There are 51+ hotels available in Chilaw.