Chilaw to Negombo

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Chilaw to Negombo Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Train	SL Railway Commuter	Unreserved 2nd Class	03:50	04:51	$0.76
Train	SL Railway Commuter	Unreserved 2nd Class	04:20	05:21	$0.76
Train	SL Railway Commuter	Unreserved 2nd Class	04:50	05:51	$0.76
Train	SL Railway Commuter	Unreserved 2nd Class	05:30	06:31	$0.76
Train	SL Railway Commuter	Unreserved 2nd Class	06:10	07:11	$0.76
Train	SL Railway Commuter	Unreserved 2nd Class	09:10	10:11	$0.76
Train	SL Railway Commuter	Unreserved 2nd Class	11:17	12:18	$0.76
Train	SL Railway Commuter	Unreserved 2nd Class	12:40	13:41	$0.76
Train	SL Railway Commuter	Unreserved 2nd Class	15:10	16:11	$0.76
Bus	Sri Lanka Bus Service	Air-conditioned Large Coach	16:05	17:20	$8.35
Train	SL Railway Commuter	Unreserved 2nd Class	18:05	19:06	$0.76

How to get from Chilaw to Negombo

Travelling between Chilaw and Negombo is possible by Train and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 81.51 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 0.97.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 2 hours to travel between Chilaw and Negombo depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Chilaw and Negombo. Train will bring you to your destination in 1h 1m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 1h 18m to reach Negombo.

How much does it cost to get from Chilaw to Negombo?

Travelling between Chilaw and Negombo can be as cheap as USD 0.97 if you opt for a SL Railway Commuter train and as expensive as USD 81.51 if you buy a Ceylon Roots taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Chilaw and Negombo ?

20 from Chilaw to Negombo starting from 03:50 Chilaw until 18:05 Chilaw
4 from Chilaw to Negombo starting from 00:00 Chilaw until 00:00 Chilaw

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chilaw to Negombo.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Chilaw and Negombo

Ceylon Roots, Real Lanka Holidays

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Chilaw to Negombo?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

100% took a train

Transportation from Chilaw to Negombo

Trains

$ 0.97
Taxis

$ 25.02
Buses are not available
Ferries are not available
Flights are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Chilaw to Negombo

Cheapest Transport	$1
Fastest Transport	1h 1m
Earliest Departure	3:50 AM
Latest Departure	6:05 PM
Departures per day	24
Distance	51 kilometers
Transport Companies	Ceylon Roots, Real Lanka Holidays

Chilaw to Negombo