There are 5 ways to get from Peradeniya to Chilaw by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Peradeniya to Fort Stationtrain Badulla / ...
- Take the bus from Pettah to Chilawbus
5h 11mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Peradeniya to Ragamatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Ragama to Chilawtrain Colombo
5h 37mRs 2,456–5,846Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
- Take the bus from Pettah to Chilawbus
6h 11mDrive 111.4 km
- Drive from Peradeniya to Chilawcar 111.4 km
2h 3mRs 5,004–7,227Taxi
- Take the taxi from Peradeniya to Chilawtaxi 111.4 km
2h 3mRs 18,000–22,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Peradeniya to Chilaw is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Peradeniya to Chilaw is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Peradeniya station to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Chilaw via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Peradeniya to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Peradeniya and arriving at Chilaw via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Peradeniya and Chilaw is 200 km. The road distance is 111.4 km.
The best way to get from Peradeniya to Chilaw without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Peradeniya to Chilaw, including transfers.
Peradeniya to Chilaw bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Peradeniya to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Peradeniya station.
The best way to get from Peradeniya to Chilaw is to bus which takes 6h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and Chilaw, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Sarasavi Uyana to Chilaw via Kandy, Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Pettah in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Peradeniya to Chilaw via Ragama in around 5h 37m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Peradeniya to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Peradeniya to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Ragama to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Pettah to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–22,000
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling by boat in Italy, How to get from Southend Airport into central London, and Travelling to and around Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Peradeniya to Chilaw bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Peradeniya to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Peradeniya to Chilaw is 111 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Peradeniya to Chilaw.
There are 54+ hotels available in Chilaw.








