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How to get fromKalpitiya to Nilaveliby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kalpitiya to Nilaveli by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

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    1. Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Mahotaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maho Junction to Trincomaleetrain train Colombo- Trincomalee
    6h 46m
    Rs 8,053–11,127

  2. Taxi, bus via Dambulla

    1. Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Puttalamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Puttalam to Medawachchiyabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Medawachchiya to Dambullabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus bus
    8h 4m

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Puttalamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Puttalam to Rambewabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Rambewa to Nilavelitaxi taxi
    4h 4m

  4. Drive 229.8 km

    1. Drive from Kalpitiya to Nilavelicar car 229.8 km
    3h 50m
    Rs 10,368–14,976

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Nilavelitaxi taxi 229.8 km
    3h 50m
    Rs 25,000–30,000

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kalpitiya to Nilaveli.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 276.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Kalpitiya to Nilaveli. However, you can take the taxi to Maho, take the train to Trincomalee, then take the taxi to Nilaveli. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Puttalam, take the bus to Medawachchiya, take the bus to Dambulla, take the bus to Trincomalee, then take the taxi to Nilaveli.

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