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How to get fromGalle to Nilaveliby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Galle to Nilaveli by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus bus Galle
    2. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Trincomaleebus bus
    7h 48m
    Rs 2,333–3,071

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Galle to Maradanatrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Trincomaleetrain train Colombo- Trincomalee
    11h 57m
    Rs 2,403–7,368

  3. Drive 368.3 km

    1. Drive from Galle to Nilavelicar car 368.3 km
    5h 28m
    Rs 16,445–23,754

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Galle to Nilavelitaxi taxi 368.3 km
    5h 28m
    Rs 32,000–39,000

  5. Fly from Koggala, bus

    1. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane KCT - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus bus
    25h
    Rs 20,475–105,361

  6. Bus via 04 kanuwa

    1. Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus bus Galle
    2. Take the bus from Kadawatha to 04 kanuwabus bus Colombo-Trincomalee
    9h 17m
    Rs 3,583–4,471

  7. Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Galle to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus bus
    5h 34m
    Rs 57,200–171,400

Koggala (KCT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration21h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRs 12,712Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 379.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Galle, Sri Lanka and Nilaveli, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Galle Bus Station to Nilaveli via Kadawatha and Trincomalee in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galle to Nilaveli via Fort Station and Trincomalee in around 11h 57m.

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