There are 4 ways to get from Galle to Nilwella by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Galle to Dickwellabus
1h 16mRs 3,222–3,988Drive 67.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Galle to Nilwellacar 67.4 km
1h 5mRs 3,015–4,355Train
- Take the train from Galle to Wewurukannalatrain Maradana
1h 41mRs 3,921–6,194Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galle to Nilwellataxi 67.4 km
1h 5mRs 20,000–24,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galle to Nilwella is to drive which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 4400 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Galle to Nilwella is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 4400.
No, there is no direct bus from Galle to Nilwella. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Dickwella via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Galle to Nilwella. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Wewurukannala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between Galle and Nilwella is 68 km. The road distance is 67.4 km.
The best way to get from Galle to Nilwella without a car is to bus which takes 1h 16m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4000.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Galle to Nilwella, including transfers.
Galle to Nilwella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Galle station.
Galle to Nilwella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galle station.
The best way to get from Galle to Nilwella is to bus which takes 1h 16m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 6500 and takes 1h 41m.
What companies run services between Galle, Sri Lanka and Nilwella, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Galle to Dickwella once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Galle to Wewurukannala 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 35m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Galle to Wewurukannala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Galle to Dickwella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–24,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Galle to Nilwella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dickwella station.
Galle to Nilwella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Wewurukannala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galle to Nilwella is 67 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Galle to Nilwella.
There are 1810+ hotels available in Nilwella.