There are 3 ways to get from Negombo to Chilaw Lake by train, car, or taxi
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Negombo to Chilaw Lake by train
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The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Chilaw Lake is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Chilaw Lake is to drive which takes 38 min and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2500.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Negombo and arriving at Kakkapalliya. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 33m.
The distance between Negombo and Chilaw Lake is 39 km. The road distance is 39.1 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Chilaw Lake without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900.
The train from Negombo to Kakkapalliya takes 1h 33m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Negombo to Chilaw Lake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Chilaw Lake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kakkapalliya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Chilaw Lake is 39 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Negombo to Chilaw Lake.
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What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Chilaw Lake, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Negombo to Kakkapalliya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 33m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Negombo to Kakkapalliya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–8,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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