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How to get fromNilaveli to Colomboby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palampoddaru to Colombobus bus
    5h 16m
    Rs 3,221–4,084

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Fort Stationtrain train Trincomalee
    6h 39m
    Rs 2,706–4,962

  3. Drive 263.6 km

    1. Drive from Nilaveli to Colombocar car 263.6 km
    4h 15m
    Rs 11,981–17,306

  4. Bus via 04 kanuwa

    1. Take the bus from 04 kanuwa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Trincomalee-Colombo
    5h 59m
    Rs 3,731–4,609

  5. Mini Bus

    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Kandybus bus
    6h 43m
    Rs 31,577–31,813

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  • Distance: 267.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 16m

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

Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Palampoddaru to Colombo once daily. Tickets cost Rs 950–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Trincomalee to Fort Station twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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