There are 5 ways to get from Nilaveli to Hatton by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Palampoddaru to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Hattontrain Colombo
8h 33mRs 3,576–5,945Train
cheapest- Take the train from Trincomalee to Polgahawelatrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Hattontrain Colombo
9h 48mRs 3,414–7,280Drive 253.8 km
- Drive from Nilaveli to Hattoncar 253.8 km
4h 24mRs 11,236–16,229Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nilaveli to Hattontaxi 253.8 km
4h 24mRs 18,000–22,000Bus
- Take the bus from 04 kanuwa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Colombo to Hattonbus
11h 19mRs 3,895–5,176
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nilaveli to Hatton is to train which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500 and takes 9h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Nilaveli to Hatton is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nilaveli to Hatton. However, there are services departing from 04 kanuwa and arriving at Hatton via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Nilaveli to Hatton. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Hatton via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
The distance between Nilaveli and Hatton is 293 km. The road distance is 253.8 km.
The best way to get from Nilaveli to Hatton without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 33m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Nilaveli to Hatton, including transfers.
Nilaveli to Hatton bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from 04 kanuwa station.
Nilaveli to Hatton train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Nilaveli to Hatton is to train which takes 9h 48m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 5500 and takes 11h 19m.
What companies run services between Nilaveli, Sri Lanka and Hatton, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Nilaveli to Hatton via Trincomalee and Polgahawela in around 9h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nilaveli to Hatton via 04 kanuwa, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Colombo in around 11h 19m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Trincomalee to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice 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 Polgahawela to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Palampoddaru to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from 04 kanuwa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–22,000
Dilneth Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 99 78 656
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Nilaveli to Hatton bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Nilaveli to Hatton train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nilaveli to Hatton is 254 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Nilaveli to Hatton.
There are 934+ hotels available in Hatton.