There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Nilaveli by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Trincomaleetrain Colombo- Trincomalee
5h 50mRs 3,378–7,077Bus
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus Colombo
6h 22mRs 3,795–6,439Drive 144.4 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Nilavelicar 144.4 km
2h 45mRs 6,368–9,198Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Nilavelitaxi 144.4 km
2h 45mRs 10,000–13,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Nilaveli is to train which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7500 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Nilaveli is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Nilaveli. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Trincomalee via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Nilaveli. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Trincomalee via Galoya Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Nilaveli is 207 km. The road distance is 144.4 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Nilaveli without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Batticaloa to Nilaveli, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Nilaveli bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Nilaveli train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Nilaveli is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 6500 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Nilaveli, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Batticaloa to Nilaveli via Galoya Junction and Trincomalee in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Batticaloa to Nilaveli via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Trincomalee in around 6h 22m.
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Batticaloa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- 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
- 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
- 2h 45m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–13,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Batticaloa to Nilaveli bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Batticaloa to Nilaveli train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galoya Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Nilaveli is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Batticaloa to Nilaveli.
There are 368+ hotels available in Nilaveli.