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How to get fromNegombo to Nilaveliby plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Negombo to Nilaveli by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus bus
    3h 55m
    Rs 21,348–136,666

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ragama to Trincomaleetrain train Colombo- Trincomalee
    9h 51m
    Rs 3,387–7,145

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Armour street to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus bus Colombo
    7h 28m

  4. Drive  245.4 km

    1. Drive from Negombo to Nilavelicar car 245.4 km
    4h 5m
    Rs 11,046–15,955

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Negombo to Nilavelitaxi taxi 245.4 km
    4h 5m
    Rs 40,000–48,000

  6. Fly to Kandy, taxi, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane CMB - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to ibbagamuwataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from ibbagamuwa to Trincomaleebus bus
    6h 23m
    Rs 25,148–141,266

  7. Bus, Mini Bus

    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kandy to Trincomaleebus bus
    8h 42m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 16,737Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Negombo to Nilaveli via Armour street, Dambulla, and Trincomalee in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ragama to Trincomalee once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 7h 38m.

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