There are 4 ways to get from Arugam Bay to Nilaveli by taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Arugam Bay to Batticaloataxi
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Trincomaleetrain
7h 43mRs 36,467–46,307Drive 256.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Arugam Bay to Nilavelicar 256.4 km
4h 37mRs 11,505–16,619Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Arugam Bay to Kalmunaitaxi
- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus
8h 26mRs 25,515–32,669Taxi, bus, train
- Take the taxi from Arugam Bay to Kalmunaitaxi
- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Batticaloabus
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Trincomaleetrain
9h 6mRs 27,735–35,769
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arugam Bay to Nilaveli is to drive which costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Arugam Bay to Nilaveli is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
The distance between Arugam Bay and Nilaveli is 319 km. The road distance is 256.4 km.
The best way to get from Arugam Bay to Nilaveli without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h 43m and costs Rs. 36000 - Rs. 47000.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Arugam Bay to Nilaveli, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Arugam Bay to Nilaveli is 256 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Arugam Bay to Nilaveli.
There are 453+ hotels available in Nilaveli.
What companies run services between Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka and Nilaveli, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Arugam Bay to Nilaveli. However, you can take the taxi to Batticaloa, take the train to Galoya Junction, take the train to Trincomalee, then take the taxi to Nilaveli. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kalmunai, take the bus to Dambulla, walk to Dambulla, take the bus to Trincomalee, then take the taxi to Nilaveli.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Galoya Junction to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Batticaloa to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Galoya Junction to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kalmunai to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- 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
Bus from Kalmunai to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–39,000
Arugam Bay Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 97 78 939
- Website
- arugamtaxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Arugam Bay Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 97 78 939
- Website
- arugamtaxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Arugam Bay Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 97 78 939
- Website
- arugamtaxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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