There are 5 ways to get from Wattala to Nilaveli by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus
4h 6mRs 23,593–121,751Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ragama to Trincomaleetrain Colombo- Trincomalee
9h 12mRs 3,871–7,721Bus
- Take the bus from Armour street to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus Colombo
7h 3mDrive 258.5 km
- Drive from Wattala to Nilavelicar 258.5 km
4h 8mRs 11,709–16,913Mini Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Trincomaleebus
8h 17mRs 31,407–31,807
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wattala to Nilaveli is to train which costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 8000 and takes 9h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Wattala to Nilaveli is to fly and bus which takes 4h 6m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Wattala to Nilaveli. However, there are services departing from Wattala and arriving at Trincomalee via Armour street and Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Wattala to Nilaveli. However, there are services departing from Hunupitiya and arriving at Trincomalee via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
The distance between Wattala and Nilaveli is 261 km. The road distance is 258.5 km.
The best way to get from Wattala to Nilaveli without a car is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Wattala to Nilaveli, including transfers.
Wattala to Nilaveli bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Armour street station.
Wattala to Nilaveli train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Wattala to Nilaveli is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 8000 and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between Wattala, Sri Lanka and Nilaveli, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Wattala to Nilaveli via Armour street, Dambulla, and Trincomalee in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ragama to Trincomalee once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 7h 38m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ragama to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Armour street to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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/
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Kandy to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 30,207
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
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More Questions & Answers
Wattala to Nilaveli bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Wattala to Nilaveli train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Trincomalee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wattala to Nilaveli is 259 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Wattala to Nilaveli.
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