There are 4 ways to get from Palavi to Chilaw by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palavi to Chilaw is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Palavi to Chilaw is to drive which takes 45 min and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palavi Junction and arriving at Chilaw. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palavi and arriving at Chilaw. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.
The distance between Palavi and Chilaw is 47 km. The road distance is 47.7 km.
The best way to get from Palavi to Chilaw without a car is to bus which takes 35 min and costs .
The bus from Palavi Junction to Chilaw takes 35 min including transfers and departs twice daily.
Palavi to Chilaw bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Palavi Junction station.
Palavi to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Palavi station.
The best way to get from Palavi to Chilaw is to bus which takes 35 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 14m.
What companies run services between Palavi, North Western, Sri Lanka and Chilaw, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Palavi Junction to Chilaw twice daily, and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Palavi to Chilaw 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 14m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Palavi to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- 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 Palavi Junction to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,000–9,500
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Palavi to Chilaw bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Chilaw station.
Palavi to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Chilaw station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palavi to Chilaw is 48 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Palavi to Chilaw.
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