There are 6 ways to get from Kandy to Nilaveli by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Palampoddarubus
6h 19mRs 3,509–5,876Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Trincomaleebus
8h 10mRs 2,125–2,799Train
- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Trincomaleetrain Colombo- Trincomalee
9h 1mRs 3,409–7,176Drive 186.9 km
- Drive from Kandy to Nilavelicar 186.9 km
3h 12mRs 8,403–12,138Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Nilavelitaxi 186.9 km
3h 12mRs 13,000–16,000Train, bus via 04 kanuwa
- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to 04 kanuwabus Colombo-Trincomalee
7h 35mRs 4,559–6,776
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Nilaveli is to bus which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2800 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Nilaveli is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Nilaveli. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Trincomalee via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Nilaveli. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Trincomalee via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
The distance between Kandy and Nilaveli is 238 km. The road distance is 186.9 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Nilaveli without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 19m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Kandy to Nilaveli, including transfers.
Kandy to Nilaveli bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Nilaveli train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Nilaveli is to train which takes 9h 1m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2800 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Nilaveli, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Nilaveli via Polgahawela and Trincomalee in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nilaveli via Nittambuwa and Trincomalee in around 8h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 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 Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 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 Polgahawela to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- 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 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 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 Polgahawela to Palampoddaru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Kandy to Nilaveli bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kandy to Nilaveli train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Nilaveli is 187 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Kandy to Nilaveli.
There are 409+ hotels available in Nilaveli.