There are 6 ways to get from Ambalangoda to Nilaveli by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Trincomaleebus
7h 9mRs 2,443–3,382Train
- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Trincomaleetrain Colombo- Trincomalee
11h 20mRs 3,944–7,927Drive 350 km
- Drive from Ambalangoda to Nilavelicar 350 km
5h 11mRs 15,706–22,687Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambalangoda to Nilavelitaxi 350 km
5h 11mRs 38,000–46,000Taxi, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Ambalangoda to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus
5h 17mRs 52,622–166,058Bus via Dambulla
- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 2-3
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus
10h 43mRs 2,612–6,081
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ambalangoda to Nilaveli is to bus which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3400 and takes 7h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Ambalangoda to Nilaveli is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 23000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambalangoda to Nilaveli. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Trincomalee via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Ambalangoda to Nilaveli. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Trincomalee via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
The distance between Ambalangoda and Nilaveli is 357 km. The road distance is 350 km.
The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Nilaveli without a car is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Ambalangoda to Nilaveli, including transfers.
Ambalangoda to Nilaveli bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Ambalangoda to Nilaveli train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Nilaveli is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 8000 and takes 11h 20m.
What companies run services between Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka and Nilaveli, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Ambalangoda to Trincomalee once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,000–1,600 and the journey takes 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ambalangoda to Nilaveli via Fort Station and Trincomalee in around 11h 20m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ambalangoda to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Fort Station to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Habarana to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–340
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 310–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Estimated price
- Rs 35,000–46,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Ambalangoda to Nilaveli bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Trincomalee station.
Ambalangoda to Nilaveli train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambalangoda to Nilaveli is 350 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Ambalangoda to Nilaveli.
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