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How to get fromPolgahawela to Chilawby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Polgahawela to Chilaw by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pettah to Chilawbus bus
    3h 48m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Polgahawela to Ragamatrain train Badulla / ...
    2. Take the train from Ragama to Chilawtrain train Colombo
    4h 27m
    Rs 2,419–5,791

  3. Drive 72.6 km

    1. Drive from Polgahawela to Chilawcar car 72.6 km
    1h 15m
    Rs 3,274–4,728

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Chilawtaxi taxi 72.6 km
    1h 15m
    Rs 11,000–14,000

  5. Bus via Colombo

    1. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Colombobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Technical Junction to Chilawbus bus
    4h 4m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Wellawattabus bus Trincomalee-Colombo
    2. Take the bus from Wellawatta to Chilawbus bus
    4h 37m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 159.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Polgahawela, Sri Lanka and Chilaw, Sri Lanka?

You can take a train from Polgahawela to Chilaw via Ragama in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Polgahawela to Chilaw via Colombo and Technical Junction in around 4h 4m.

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