There are 6 ways to get from Trincomalee to Chilaw Lake by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Alawwabus
- Take the train from Alawwa to Ragamatrain
- Take the train from Ragama to Kakkapalliyatrain
8h 58mRs 3,325–7,024Train
cheapest- Take the train from Trincomalee to Ragamatrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Ragama to Kakkapalliyatrain Colombo
11h 34mRs 2,579–6,087Train via Polgahawela
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ragamatrain
- Take the train from Ragama to Kakkapalliyatrain
10h 20mRs 3,769–8,910Drive 231.9 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Kakkapalliyacar 231.9 km
3h 56mRs 10,416–15,046Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Kakkapalliyataxi 231.9 km
3h 56mRs 38,000–46,000Bus
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Pettah to Chilawbus
11h 13m
Trincomalee to Chilaw Lake by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Chilaw Lake is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 11h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Chilaw Lake is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Chilaw Lake. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Chilaw via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Chilaw Lake. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Kakkapalliya via Polgahawela and Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Chilaw Lake is 307 km. The road distance is 231.9 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Chilaw Lake without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 58m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Trincomalee to Chilaw Lake, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Chilaw Lake bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Chilaw Lake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Chilaw Lake is to train via Polgahawela which takes 10h 20m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 13m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Chilaw Lake, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Trincomalee to Kakkapalliya via Polgahawela and Ragama in around 10h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trincomalee to Kakkapalliya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Pettah, Chilaw, and Chilaw in around 11h 13m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Alawwa to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- 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 2,200–2,900
Train from Ragama to Kakkapalliya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- 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 2,200–2,900
Train from Trincomalee to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Polgahawela to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 2,200–2,900
Train from Ragama to Kakkapalliya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- 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 2,200–2,900
Train from Trincomalee to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Ragama to Kakkapalliya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- 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 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Alawwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,500
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Estimated price
- Rs 38,000–46,000
Dilneth Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 99 78 656
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Trincomalee to Chilaw Lake bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Trincomalee to Chilaw Lake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Chilaw Lake is 232 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Trincomalee to Chilaw Lake.
There are 54+ hotels available in Chilaw Lake.