There are 4 ways to get from Pasikudah to Nilaveli by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Galoya Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Trincomaleetrain Colombo- Trincomalee
5h 24mRs 4,276–8,263Bus
- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus Colombo
5h 53mRs 4,680–7,591Drive 118.5 km
- Drive from Pasikudah to Nilavelicar 118.5 km
2h 19mRs 5,346–7,722Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pasikudah to Nilavelitaxi 118.5 km
2h 19mRs 13,000–16,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pasikudah to Nilaveli is to train which costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 8500 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Pasikudah to Nilaveli is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pasikudah to Nilaveli. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Trincomalee via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Pasikudah to Nilaveli. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Trincomalee via Galoya Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Pasikudah and Nilaveli is 183 km. The road distance is 118.5 km.
The best way to get from Pasikudah to Nilaveli without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 8500.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Pasikudah to Nilaveli, including transfers.
Pasikudah to Nilaveli bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Pasikudah to Nilaveli train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Pasikudah to Nilaveli is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 8000 and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Pasikudah, Sri Lanka and Nilaveli, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Pasikudah to Nilaveli via Valaichchenai, Galoya Junction, and Trincomalee in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pasikudah to Nilaveli via Oddaimavadi, Dambulla, Dambulla, and Trincomalee in around 5h 53m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Valaichchenai to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
Train from Galoya Junction to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Pasikudah to Nilaveli bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Pasikudah to Nilaveli train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galoya Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pasikudah to Nilaveli is 119 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Pasikudah to Nilaveli.
There are 453+ hotels available in Nilaveli.