There are 5 ways to get from Minuwangoda to Chilaw by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Katunayake to Chilawbus
1h 12mDrive 56.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Minuwangoda to Chilawcar 56.8 km
1hRs 2,550–3,684Train
- Take the train from Katunayake to Chilawtrain Colombo
2h 8mRs 4,970–7,356Taxi
- Take the taxi from Minuwangoda to Chilawtaxi 56.8 km
1hRs 9,500–12,000Train via Liyanagemulla
- Take the train from Liyanagemulla to Chilawtrain Colombo
2h 14mRs 4,879–7,248
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minuwangoda to Chilaw is to drive which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3700 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Minuwangoda to Chilaw is to drive which takes 1h and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3700.
No, there is no direct bus from Minuwangoda to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Katunayake and arriving at Chilaw via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Minuwangoda to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Katunayake and arriving at Chilaw via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Minuwangoda and Chilaw is 66 km. The road distance is 56.8 km.
The best way to get from Minuwangoda to Chilaw without a car is to bus which takes 1h 12m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Minuwangoda to Chilaw, including transfers.
Minuwangoda to Chilaw bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Katunayake station.
Minuwangoda to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Katunayake station.
The best way to get from Minuwangoda to Chilaw is to bus which takes 1h 12m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500 and takes 2h 8m.
What companies run services between Minuwangoda, Western, Sri Lanka and Chilaw, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Katunayake to Chilaw twice daily, and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Katunayake to Chilaw 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 54m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Katunayake to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- 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 2,200–2,900
Train from Liyanagemulla to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- 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 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Katunayake to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–12,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Minuwangoda to Chilaw bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Chilaw station.
Minuwangoda to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Chilaw station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minuwangoda to Chilaw is 57 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Minuwangoda to Chilaw.
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