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How to get fromNilaveli to Kandyby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from 04 kanuwa to Ambepussabus bus Trincomalee-Colombo
    2. Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus bus 17
    6h 12m
    Rs 3,005–4,106

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Polgahawelatrain train Trincomalee
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train Colombo
    7h 36m
    Rs 3,414–7,180

  3. Drive 187 km

    1. Drive from Nilaveli to Kandycar car 187 km
    3h 12m
    Rs 8,426–12,171

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nilaveli to Kandytaxi taxi 187 km
    3h 12m
    Rs 13,000–16,000

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Alawwabus bus
    2. Take the train from Alawwa to Kandytrain train Colombo
    7h 17m
    Rs 3,062–5,337

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  • Distance: 264.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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.

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