There are 5 ways to get from Trincomalee to Nelliady by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Trincomalee to Maho Junctiontrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Maho to Kodikamamtrain Colombo / ...
8h 58mRs 3,560–7,424Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Jaffnabus Colombo
11h 45mRs 1,184–3,972Bus via Kilinochchi
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus
- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Nelliadybus
9h 3mDrive 231.7 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Nelliadycar 231.7 km
4hRs 10,427–15,061Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Nelliadytaxi 231.7 km
4hRs 16,000–20,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Nelliady is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 4000 and takes 11h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Nelliady is to drive which takes 4h and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Nelliady. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Nelliady via Dambulla and Kilinochchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Nelliady. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Kodikamam via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Nelliady is 409 km. The road distance is 231.7 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Nelliady without a car is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Trincomalee to Nelliady, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Nelliady bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Nelliady train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Nelliady is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus via Kilinochchi, which costs and takes 9h 3m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Nelliady, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Trincomalee to Nelliady via Maho and Kodikamam in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trincomalee to Nelliady via Dambulla and Kilinochchi in around 9h 3m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Trincomalee to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
Train from Maho to Kodikamam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- 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
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- 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
Bus from Dambulla to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,326
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 800–900
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,900–2,400
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–20,000
Dilneth Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 99 78 656
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Trincomalee to Nelliady bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Trincomalee to Nelliady train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Nelliady is 232 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Trincomalee to Nelliady.
There are 34+ hotels available in Nelliady.