There are 6 ways to get from Kilinochchi to Nilaveli by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus Colombo
5h 43mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kilinochchi to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Trincomaleetrain Colombo- Trincomalee
9h 16mRs 4,040–7,868Train, taxi
- Take the train from Kilinochchi to Puniyankulamtrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the taxi from Puniyankulam to Nilavelitaxi
2h 59mRs 14,213–18,882Bus via 04 kanuwa
- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to 04 kanuwabus Colombo-Trincomalee
6h 25mDrive 150.2 km
- Drive from Kilinochchi to Nilavelicar 150.2 km
3h 26mRs 6,772–9,782Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Nilavelitaxi 150.2 km
3h 26mRs 16,000–20,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilinochchi to Nilaveli is to train which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 8000 and takes 9h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Kilinochchi to Nilaveli is to train and taxi which takes 2h 59m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 19000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilinochchi to Nilaveli. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Trincomalee via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilinochchi to Nilaveli. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Trincomalee via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
The distance between Kilinochchi and Nilaveli is 304 km. The road distance is 150.2 km.
The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Nilaveli without a car is to bus which takes 5h 43m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Kilinochchi to Nilaveli, including transfers.
Kilinochchi to Nilaveli bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kilinochchi station.
Kilinochchi to Nilaveli train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kilinochchi station.
The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Nilaveli is to bus which takes 5h 43m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 8000 and takes 9h 16m.
What companies run services between Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka and Nilaveli, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kilinochchi to Nilaveli via Dambulla and Trincomalee in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilinochchi to Nilaveli via Maho Junction and Trincomalee in around 9h 16m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kilinochchi to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Maho Junction to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
Train from Kilinochchi to Puniyankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kilinochchi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Kilinochchi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to 04 kanuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–20,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Kilinochchi to Nilaveli bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Kilinochchi to Nilaveli train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilinochchi to Nilaveli is 150 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Kilinochchi to Nilaveli.
There are 453+ hotels available in Nilaveli.