There are 4 ways to get from Puttalam to Chilaw by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puttalam to Chilaw is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Puttalam to Chilaw is to drive which takes 51 min and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Puttalam and arriving at Chilaw. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Puttalam and arriving at Chilaw. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 22m.
The distance between Puttalam and Chilaw is 53 km. The road distance is 54 km.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Chilaw without a car is to bus which takes 40 min and costs .
The bus from Puttalam to Chilaw takes 40 min including transfers and departs twice daily.
Puttalam to Chilaw bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Puttalam station.
Puttalam to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Puttalam station.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Chilaw is to bus which takes 40 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 22m.
What companies run services between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and Chilaw, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Puttalam to Chilaw twice daily, and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Puttalam to Chilaw 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 22m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Puttalam to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Puttalam to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,000–10,000
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Puttalam to Chilaw bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Chilaw station.
Puttalam to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Chilaw station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puttalam to Chilaw is 54 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Puttalam to Chilaw.
There are 55+ hotels available in Chilaw.