There are 5 ways to get from Nilaveli to Kegalle by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Palampoddaru to Polgahawelabus
4h 5mRs 3,921–4,834Train
cheapest- Take the train from Trincomalee to Polgahawelatrain Trincomalee
5h 30mRs 3,406–5,762Drive 201.5 km
- Drive from Nilaveli to Kegallecar 201.5 km
3h 22mRs 9,091–13,131Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nilaveli to Kegalletaxi 201.5 km
3h 22mRs 22,000–27,000Bus via 04 kanuwa
- Take the bus from 04 kanuwa to Polgahawelabus Trincomalee-Colombo
4h 36mRs 4,681–5,459
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nilaveli to Kegalle is to train which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Nilaveli to Kegalle is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nilaveli to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Palampoddaru and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Nilaveli to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Nilaveli and Kegalle is 204 km. The road distance is 201.5 km.
The best way to get from Nilaveli to Kegalle without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4900.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Nilaveli to Kegalle, including transfers.
Nilaveli to Kegalle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Palampoddaru station.
Nilaveli to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Nilaveli to Kegalle is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Nilaveli, Sri Lanka and Kegalle, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Palampoddaru to Polgahawela once daily. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 29m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Trincomalee to Polgahawela twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 5h 3m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
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
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from 04 kanuwa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–27,000
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 Kegalle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Nilaveli to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nilaveli to Kegalle is 201 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Nilaveli to Kegalle.
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