There are 5 ways to get from Waikkala to Chilaw by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thoppuwa Junction to Chilawbus
53 minTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Waikkala to Chilawtrain Colombo
1h 29mRs 1,200–2,900Drive 35.7 km
- Drive from Waikkala to Chilawcar 35.7 km
34 minRs 1,628–2,352Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waikkala to Chilawtaxi 35.7 km
34 minRs 5,500–6,500Bus via Kochchikade
- Take the bus from Kochchikade to Chilawbus
58 min
Waikkala to Chilaw by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waikkala to Chilaw is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Waikkala to Chilaw is to drive which takes 34 min and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thoppuwa Junction and arriving at Chilaw. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Waikkala and arriving at Chilaw. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Waikkala and Chilaw is 40 km. The road distance is 35.7 km.
The best way to get from Waikkala to Chilaw without a car is to bus which takes 53 min and costs .
The bus from Thoppuwa Junction to Chilaw takes 30 min including transfers and departs twice daily.
Waikkala to Chilaw bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Thoppuwa Junction station.
Waikkala to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Waikkala station.
The best way to get from Waikkala to Chilaw is to bus which takes 53 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 29m.
What companies run services between Waikkala, Sri Lanka and Chilaw, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Thoppuwa Junction to Chilaw twice daily, and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Waikkala to Chilaw twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 29m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Waikkala to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 Thoppuwa Junction to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Kochchikade to Chilaw
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–6,500
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Waikkala to Chilaw bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Chilaw station.
Waikkala to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Chilaw station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waikkala to Chilaw is 36 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Waikkala to Chilaw.
There are 55+ hotels available in Chilaw.