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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Galle to Chilaw

Composite routes from Galle to Chilaw

Cheapest
2 h 43 min
Car
201 km.
from $11
Other
1 h 52 min
Plane, Taxi
176 km.
from $542.48
6 h 21 min
176 km.
from $4.96
3 h 54 min
176 km.
Select a ticket
5 h 22 min
Bus, Train
175 km.
from $6.15

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Koggala to Bandaranaike
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$266.78–$457.33

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Horape to Chilaw
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.51–$1.46
Train from Galle to Maradana
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.80–$7.13
Train from Colombo Fort to Chilaw
Ave. Duration:
3h 4m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.57–$1.78

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Mahabage to Chilaw
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawatha
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.27–$2.29

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Galle to Chilaw?

The cheapest way to get from Galle to Chilaw is to train which costs $1.09 - $7.61 and takes 6h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Galle to Chilaw?

The fastest way to get from Galle to Chilaw is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 52m and costs $293.48 - $489.13 .

Is there a direct train between Galle and Chilaw?

No, there is no direct train from Galle to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Chilaw via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Galle to Chilaw?

The distance between Galle and Chilaw is 209 km. The road distance is 201.1 km.

How do I travel from Galle to Chilaw without a car?

The best way to get from Galle to Chilaw without a car is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Galle to Chilaw?

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Galle to Chilaw, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galle to Chilaw train from?

Galle to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galle station.

Train, bus or fly from Galle to Chilaw?

The best way to get from Galle to Chilaw is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1.09 - $7.61 and takes 6h 21m. There are no good options to fly between Galle to Chilaw.

Where does the Galle to Chilaw train arrive?

Galle to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.

Can I drive from Galle to Chilaw?

Yes, the driving distance between Galle to Chilaw is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Galle to Chilaw.

Where can I stay near Chilaw?

There are 47+ hotels available in Chilaw. Prices start at $14.74 per night.
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