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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Galle to Chilaw

Composite routes from Galle to Chilaw

Cheapest
2 h 45 min
Car
195 km.
from $10
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
Found: 1
Cinnamon Air
Website
Cinnamon Air
Website
35 min
Every day
$266.78–$457.33
+94 11 2 475 475
+94 11 2 475 475
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Train operators
Found: 1
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
2h 35m
3 times a day
$0.51–$1.46
+94 11 4 600 111
+94 11 4 600 111
Call
Bus operators
Found: 2
NCG Express
Website
National Transport Commission
Website
NCG Express
Website
1h 5m
3 times a day
+94 76 714 8292
+94 76 714 8292
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
National Transport Commission
Website
1h 40m
Every 30 minutes
$1.27–$2.29
0112587372
0112587372
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

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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