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Getting from Colombo to Chilaw

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Colombo to Chilaw Trip Overview

Chilaw to Colombo

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Distance
73 km (45.6 miles)
Price range
US$ 1-US$ 50
Ride Duration Range
1h 20m-3h 2m
Earliest Departure
14:30
Latest Departure
23:30
Most Popular Operator

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Taking a bus from Colombo to Chilaw

Fastest bus: 2h 30m

Cheapest bus: US$ 16

The fastest: 2h 30m

The cheapest: US$ 16

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Reclining Seats

Charger

TV

The fastest: 3h 1m

The cheapest: US$ 1

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The fastest: 1h 20m

The cheapest: US$ 50

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

English Speaking Staff

Wifi

Food

Charger

A beautiful view from within central Chilaw

About the ride from Colombo to Chilaw

Colombo to Chilaw Route Information

The distance between Colombo and Chilaw is 46 miles, or approximately 73 kilometers.

There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Chilaw, including car,bus,train.

The earliest departure leaves at 14:30 and has a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by car, which takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.

Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.

Colombo to Chilaw by car

  • Starting Price: US$ 50
  • 100 departures a day, or 700 departures a week

There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Economy and SUV.

Each car ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all car options.

Colombo to Chilaw by bus

  • Starting Price: US$ 16
  • 5 departures a day, or 35 departures a week

The only travel class available is Tourist.

Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.

Colombo to Chilaw by train

  • Starting Price: US$ 1
  • 7 departures a day, or 49 departures a week

There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Unreserved Second Class and Unreserved Third Class.

Each train ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all train options.

Companies Operating from Colombo to Chilaw

Average time

2h 30m

Average price

US$ 16

Average time

1h 20m

Average price

US$ 50

Average time

3h 1m - 3h 2m

Average price

US$ 1

Popular stations and stops in Colombo and Chilaw

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