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

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There are 6 ways to get from Nilaveli to Kurunegala by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palampoddaru to Kurunegalabus bus
    3h 27m
    Rs 3,121–3,884

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Kurunegalabus bus Trincomalee
    4h 40m
    Rs 2,041–4,462

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Kurunegalatrain train Trincomalee
    4h 51m
    Rs 2,706–4,762

  4. Drive 171 km

    1. Drive from Nilaveli to Kurunegalacar car 171 km
    2h 51m
    Rs 7,717–11,147

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nilaveli to Kurunegalataxi taxi 171 km
    2h 51m
    Rs 18,000–23,000

  6. Bus via 04 kanuwa

    1. Take the bus from 04 kanuwa to Kurunegalabus bus Trincomalee-Colombo
    3h 56m
    Rs 3,931–4,509

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nilaveli to Kurunegala.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 172.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 27m

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

Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Palampoddaru to Kurunegala once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Trincomalee to Kurunegala twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 4h 37m.

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