There are 4 ways to get from Nilwella to Galle by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dickwella to Gallebus
1h 16mRs 3,222–3,963Drive 66.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Nilwella to Gallecar 66.5 km
1h 3mRs 2,979–4,303Train
- Take the train from Wewurukannala to Galletrain Beliatta
2h 40mRs 3,938–6,136Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nilwella to Galletaxi 66.5 km
1h 3mRs 20,000–24,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nilwella to Galle is to drive which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 4300 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Nilwella to Galle is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 4300.
No, there is no direct bus from Nilwella to Galle. However, there are services departing from Dickwella and arriving at Galle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Nilwella to Galle. However, there are services departing from Wewurukannala and arriving at Galle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Nilwella and Galle is 68 km. The road distance is 66.5 km.
The best way to get from Nilwella to Galle without a car is to bus which takes 1h 16m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4000.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Nilwella to Galle, including transfers.
Nilwella to Galle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Dickwella station.
Nilwella to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Wewurukannala station.
The best way to get from Nilwella to Galle is to bus which takes 1h 16m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 6500 and takes 2h 40m.
What companies run services between Nilwella, Sri Lanka and Galle, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Dickwella to Galle once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Wewurukannala to Galle 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 34m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Wewurukannala to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dickwella to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–24,000
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Senu Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 05 28 583
- Website
- senutaxicabs.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nilwella to Galle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Galle station.
Nilwella to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nilwella to Galle is 67 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Nilwella to Galle.
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