There are 7 ways to get from Gampaha to Nilaveli by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Yakkala to Trincomaleebus
4h 59mRs 2,307–2,981Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gampaha to Trincomaleetrain Colombo- Trincomalee
7h 38mRs 2,279–4,272Drive 240.6 km
- Drive from Gampaha to Nilavelicar 240.6 km
3h 51mRs 10,584–15,287Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gampaha to Nilavelitaxi 240.6 km
3h 51mRs 17,000–21,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus
4h 3mRs 23,932–139,720Train, bus
- Take the train from Gampaha to Polgahawelatrain Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Palampoddarubus
5h 43mRs 3,509–5,876Train, bus via 04 kanuwa
- Take the train from Gampaha to Polgahawelatrain Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to 04 kanuwabus Colombo-Trincomalee
6h 59mRs 4,559–6,776
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gampaha to Nilaveli is to train which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4300 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Gampaha to Nilaveli is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gampaha to Nilaveli. However, there are services departing from Yakkala and arriving at Trincomalee via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Gampaha to Nilaveli. However, there are services departing from Gampaha and arriving at Trincomalee via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Gampaha and Nilaveli is 247 km. The road distance is 240.6 km.
The best way to get from Gampaha to Nilaveli without a car is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3000.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Gampaha to Nilaveli, including transfers.
Gampaha to Nilaveli bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Yakkala station.
Gampaha to Nilaveli train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampaha station.
The best way to get from Gampaha to Nilaveli is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4300 and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Gampaha, Western, Sri Lanka and Nilaveli, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Yakkala to Trincomalee once daily. Tickets cost Rs 950–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Gampaha to Trincomalee once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 7h 24m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampaha to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Gampaha to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
Train from Gampaha to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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 Yakkala to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Habarana to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Palampoddaru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Polgahawela to 04 kanuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Gampaha to Nilaveli bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Trincomalee station.
Gampaha to Nilaveli train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Trincomalee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gampaha to Nilaveli is 241 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Gampaha to Nilaveli.
There are 367+ hotels available in Nilaveli.