There are 4 ways to get from Welimada 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 Welimada to Gampolabus
- Take the train from Gampola to Ragamatrain
- Take the train from Ragama to Kakkapalliyatrain
8h 29mRs 2,688–6,213Bus
- Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
- Take the bus from Pettah to Kochchikadebus
9h 55mDrive 192.4 km
- Drive from Welimada to Kakkapalliyacar 192.4 km
3h 35mRs 8,466–12,228Taxi
- Take the taxi from Welimada to Kakkapalliyataxi 192.4 km
3h 35mRs 31,000–38,000
Welimada to Chilaw Lake by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Welimada to Chilaw Lake is to bus and train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Welimada to Chilaw Lake is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Welimada to Chilaw Lake. However, there are services departing from Welimada and arriving at Kochchikade via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
The distance between Welimada and Chilaw Lake is 265 km. The road distance is 192.4 km.
The best way to get from Welimada to Chilaw Lake without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 29m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Welimada to Chilaw Lake, including transfers.
Welimada to Chilaw Lake bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Welimada station.
Welimada to Chilaw Lake bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Welimada to Chilaw Lake is 192 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Welimada to Chilaw Lake.
There are 68+ hotels available in Chilaw Lake.
What companies run services between Welimada, Sri Lanka and Chilaw Lake, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Welimada to Kakkapalliya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Pettah, Kochchikade, and Kochchikade in around 9h 55m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampola to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Welimada to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–320
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–320
- Semi Lux
- Rs 330–450
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–800
Bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Kochchikade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Estimated price
- Rs 31,000–38,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, and Travelling to the US: What do I need to know? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.