There are 5 ways to get from Nilaveli to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from 04 kanuwa to Ambepussabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
6h 12mRs 3,541–4,739Train
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Polgahawelatrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 36mRs 3,906–7,762Drive 187 km
- Drive from Nilaveli to Kandycar 187 km
3h 12mRs 8,496–12,272Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nilaveli to Kandytaxi 187 km
3h 12mRs 20,000–25,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Alawwabus
- Take the train from Alawwa to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 17mRs 3,580–5,949
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nilaveli to Kandy is to bus and train which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Nilaveli to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nilaveli to Kandy. However, there are services departing from 04 kanuwa and arriving at Kandy via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Nilaveli to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Nilaveli and Kandy is 264 km. The road distance is 187 km.
The best way to get from Nilaveli to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 6h 12m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4800.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Nilaveli to Kandy, including transfers.
Nilaveli to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from 04 kanuwa station.
Nilaveli to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Nilaveli to Kandy is to bus which takes 6h 12m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 8000 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Nilaveli, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Nilaveli to Kandy via 04 kanuwa and Ambepussa in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nilaveli to Kandy via Trincomalee and Polgahawela in around 7h 36m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Trincomalee to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Train from Alawwa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once 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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from 04 kanuwa to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,800–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Alawwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–25,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Nilaveli to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Nilaveli to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nilaveli to Kandy is 187 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Nilaveli to Kandy.
There are 1525+ hotels available in Kandy.