There are 4 ways to get from Ragama to Chilaw by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ragama to Chilaw is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Ragama to Chilaw is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ragama to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Kandana and arriving at Chilaw via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ragama and arriving at Chilaw. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Ragama and Chilaw is 71 km. The road distance is 68 km.
The best way to get from Ragama to Chilaw without a car is to bus which takes 2h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Ragama to Chilaw, including transfers.
Ragama to Chilaw bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kandana station.
Ragama to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Ragama to Chilaw is to bus which takes 2h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 2h 32m.
What companies run services between Ragama, Sri Lanka and Chilaw, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Kandana to Chilaw twice daily, and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ragama to Chilaw 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 32m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ragama to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- 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 2,300–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kandana to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–23,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Ragama to Chilaw bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Chilaw station.
Ragama to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Chilaw station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ragama to Chilaw is 68 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Ragama to Chilaw.
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