There are 7 ways to get from Galle to Nikaweratiya by plane, taxi, bus, train, 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.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
- Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Nikaweratiyataxi
2h 37mRs 39,975–122,061Train
cheapest- Take the train from Galle to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Maho Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
6h 2mRs 2,503–7,368Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus
- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Kurunegalabus
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Nikaweratiyataxi
4h 57mRs 3,333–4,171Drive 222.2 km
- Drive from Galle to Nikaweratiyacar 222.2 km
3h 31mRs 9,934–14,349Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galle to Nikaweratiyataxi 222.2 km
3h 31mRs 19,000–24,000Train via Colombo
- Take the train from Galle to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Maradana to Maho Junctiontrain Colombo
6h 50mRs 2,503–7,368Bus, train
- Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Makumbra Multimodal Transport Centerbus
- Take the bus from Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre to Colombo Citybus
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mahotrain
7h 2m
Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galle to Nikaweratiya is to bus and taxi which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4200 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Galle to Nikaweratiya is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 37m and costs Rs. 40000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct train from Galle to Nikaweratiya. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Maho Junction via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Galle and Nikaweratiya is 245 km. The road distance is 222.2 km.
The best way to get from Galle to Nikaweratiya without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 57m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4200.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Galle to Nikaweratiya, including transfers.
Galle to Nikaweratiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galle station.
Galle to Nikaweratiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galle to Nikaweratiya is 222 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Galle to Nikaweratiya.
There are four+ hotels available in Nikaweratiya.
What companies run services between Galle, Sri Lanka and Nikaweratiya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Galle to Nikaweratiya via Fort Station and Maho in around 6h 2m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Galle to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 203–3,000
- 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
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,525
- 2nd Class
- Rs 203
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,830
Train from Fort Station to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- 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 Galle to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 203–3,000
- 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
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,525
- 2nd Class
- Rs 203
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,830
Train from Maradana to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Colombo Fort to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawatha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 430–480
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 430–480
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–750
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,300
Bus from Galle Bus Station to Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–410
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 370–410
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kadawatha to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 112 264 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- BIA Shuttle Service
Bus from Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre to Colombo City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- BIA Shuttle Service
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–30,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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