There are 6 ways to get from Kegalle to Nilaveli by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Palampoddarubus
4h 5mRs 3,872–4,813Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polgahawela to Trincomaleetrain Colombo- Trincomalee
6h 57mRs 3,436–5,770Drive 201.5 km
- Drive from Kegalle to Nilavelicar 201.5 km
3h 22mRs 9,093–13,133Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kegalle to Nilavelitaxi 201.5 km
3h 22mRs 22,000–27,000Taxi, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Kegalle to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus
4h 50mRs 34,500–144,641Bus via 04 kanuwa
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to 04 kanuwabus Colombo-Trincomalee
5h 21mRs 4,673–5,513
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kegalle to Nilaveli is to train which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Kegalle to Nilaveli is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kegalle to Nilaveli. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Palampoddaru via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Kegalle to Nilaveli. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Trincomalee via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Kegalle and Nilaveli is 202 km. The road distance is 201.5 km.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Nilaveli without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4900.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Kegalle to Nilaveli, including transfers.
Kegalle to Nilaveli bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Polgahawela station.
Kegalle to Nilaveli train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela station.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Nilaveli is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Kegalle, Sri Lanka and Nilaveli, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Polgahawela to Palampoddaru once daily. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 29m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela to Trincomalee once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polgahawela to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- 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 Habarana to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to 04 kanuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–27,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Kegalle to Nilaveli bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Palampoddaru station.
Kegalle to Nilaveli train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Trincomalee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kegalle to Nilaveli is 202 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Kegalle to Nilaveli.
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