There are 4 ways to get from Tangalle to Nilaveli by bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tangalle to Trincomaleebus
9h 14mRs 2,533–3,382Drive 429.3 km
- Drive from Tangalle to Nilavelicar 429.3 km
6h 2mRs 19,403–28,027Taxi to Weerawila International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Tangalle to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)taxi
- Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane WRZ - GIU
- Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus
26h 33mRs 34,964–121,371Drive to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly, bus
- Drive from Tangalle to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus
6h 8mRs 27,394–137,541
Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tangalle to Nilaveli is to bus which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3400 and takes 9h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Tangalle to Nilaveli is to drive which takes 6h 2m and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 28000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tangalle to Nilaveli. However, there are services departing from Tangalle and arriving at Trincomalee via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
The distance between Tangalle and Nilaveli is 470 km. The road distance is 429.3 km.
The best way to get from Tangalle to Nilaveli without a car is to bus which takes 9h 14m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Tangalle to Nilaveli, including transfers.
Tangalle to Nilaveli bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Tangalle station.
Tangalle to Nilaveli bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Trincomalee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tangalle to Nilaveli is 429 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Tangalle to Nilaveli.
There are 454+ hotels available in Nilaveli.
What companies run services between Tangalle, Sri Lanka and Nilaveli, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Tangalle to Trincomalee once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–1,600 and the journey takes 9h.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Weerawila International Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–95,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Tangalle to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–1,600
- 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
Bus from Habarana to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–23,000
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Senu Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 05 28 583
- Website
- senutaxicabs.com
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