There are 5 ways to get from Nawalapitiya to Chilaw by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Nawalapitiya to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
- Take the bus from Pettah to Chilawbus
6h 15mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Nawalapitiya to Ragamatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Ragama to Chilawtrain Colombo
6h 51mRs 2,492–5,897Bus
- Take the bus from Watawala to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Chilawbus
7hDrive 136 km
- Drive from Nawalapitiya to Chilawcar 136 km
2h 31mRs 6,138–8,866Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nawalapitiya to Chilawtaxi 136 km
2h 31mRs 21,000–25,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nawalapitiya to Chilaw is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Nawalapitiya to Chilaw is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nawalapitiya to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Watawala and arriving at Chilaw via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Nawalapitiya to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Nawalapitiya and arriving at Chilaw via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Nawalapitiya and Chilaw is 239 km. The road distance is 136 km.
The best way to get from Nawalapitiya to Chilaw without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Nawalapitiya to Chilaw, including transfers.
Nawalapitiya to Chilaw bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Watawala station.
Nawalapitiya to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Nawalapitiya station.
The best way to get from Nawalapitiya to Chilaw is to bus which takes 7h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Nawalapitiya, Sri Lanka and Chilaw, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Nawalapitiya to Chilaw via Watawala, Colombo, and Technical Junction in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nawalapitiya to Chilaw via Ragama in around 6h 51m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Nawalapitiya to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
Train from Nawalapitiya to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- 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 1,200–1,600
- 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
- 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 2,300–2,900
- 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/
Bus from Technical Junction to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Watawala to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–25,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nawalapitiya to Chilaw bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Nawalapitiya to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nawalapitiya to Chilaw is 136 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Nawalapitiya to Chilaw.
There are 55+ hotels available in Chilaw.