There are 6 ways to get from Pettah to Nilaveli by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo to Palampoddarubus
5h 16mRs 2,363–3,133Bus via Dambulla
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambullabus Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus Colombo
7h 33mRs 1,850–4,365Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Trincomaleetrain Colombo- Trincomalee
8h 14mRs 2,279–4,305Drive 264.4 km
- Drive from Pettah to Nilavelicar 264.4 km
4h 15mRs 11,808–17,056Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus
4h 9mRs 25,327–133,732Train via Maho
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mahotrain Colombo / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Trincomaleetrain Colombo- Trincomalee
8h 15mRs 3,492–7,198
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pettah to Nilaveli is to train which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4400 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Pettah to Nilaveli is to fly and bus which takes 4h 9m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pettah to Nilaveli. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Palampoddaru via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Pettah station to Nilaveli. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Trincomalee via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between Pettah and Nilaveli is 263 km. The road distance is 264.4 km.
The best way to get from Pettah to Nilaveli without a car is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3200.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Pettah to Nilaveli, including transfers.
Pettah to Nilaveli bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Pettah to Nilaveli train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Pettah to Nilaveli is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4400 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Pettah, Sri Lanka and Nilaveli, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Palampoddaru once daily. Tickets cost Rs 950–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Trincomalee once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Colombo Fort to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Maho Junction to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Palampoddaru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,400
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Habarana to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
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More Questions & Answers
Pettah to Nilaveli bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Palampoddaru station.
Pettah to Nilaveli train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Trincomalee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pettah to Nilaveli is 264 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Pettah to Nilaveli.
There are 455+ hotels available in Nilaveli.