There are 5 ways to get from Panadura to Chilaw by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Panadura to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Chilawbus
3h 12mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Panadura to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Chilawtrain Colombo
4h 50mRs 2,392–5,851Drive 105.8 km
- Drive from Panadura to Chilawcar 105.8 km
1h 43mRs 4,799–6,932Taxi
- Take the taxi from Panadura to Chilawtaxi 105.8 km
1h 43mRs 16,000–20,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Panadura to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Pettah to Chilawbus
3h 16m
Panadura to Chilaw by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Panadura to Chilaw is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Panadura to Chilaw is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Panadura to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Panadura and arriving at Chilaw via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Panadura to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Panadura and arriving at Chilaw via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Panadura and Chilaw is 113 km. The road distance is 105.8 km.
The best way to get from Panadura to Chilaw without a car is to bus which takes 3h 12m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Panadura to Chilaw, including transfers.
Panadura to Chilaw bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Panadura station.
Panadura to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Panadura station.
The best way to get from Panadura to Chilaw is to bus which takes 3h 12m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Panadura, Sri Lanka and Chilaw, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Panadura to Chilaw via Colombo and Technical Junction in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Panadura to Chilaw via Colombo Fort in around 4h 50m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Panadura to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Colombo Fort to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Panadura to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Panadura to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Technical Junction to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Pettah to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–20,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Panadura to Chilaw bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Panadura to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Panadura to Chilaw is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Panadura to Chilaw.
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