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How to get fromBengaluru to Nilaveliby bus, plane, train, taxi, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Bengaluru to Nilaveli by bus, plane, train, taxi, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Jaffna, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane BLR - JAF
    3. Take the train from Chunnakam to Vavuniyatrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Nilavelitaxi taxi
    11h 24m
    Rs 57,051–177,699

  2. Bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane BLR - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus bus
    14h 9m
    Rs 29,201–84,899

  3. Train, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Vavuniyatrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Nilavelitaxi taxi
    24h 17m
    Rs 35,136–47,386

  4. Bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Batticaloa Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane BLR - BTC
    3. Take the train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junctiontrain train
    4. Take the train from Galoya Junction to Trincomaleetrain train
    15h 8m
    Rs 31,451–89,179

  5. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Jaffna, train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Chennai Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane MAA - JAF
    3. Take the train from Chunnakam to Vavuniyatrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Nilavelitaxi taxi
    14h 40m
    Rs 45,023–136,102

Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
TicketRs 45,076Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 761 km
  • Duration: 11h 24m

What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Nilaveli, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Bengaluru to Nilaveli. However, you can take the bus to Kempegowda International Airport, walk to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), take the taxi to Chunnakam, take the train to Vavuniya, then take the taxi to Nilaveli. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Krishnarajapuram, walk to Krishnarajapurm, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the train to Vavuniya, then take the taxi to Nilaveli.

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