There are 7 ways to get from Wattala to Nilaveli by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo to Palampoddarubus
6h 50mRs 2,363–3,133Train
- Take the train from Ragama to Trincomaleetrain Colombo- Trincomalee
9h 12mRs 3,371–7,121Drive 258.4 km
- Drive from Wattala to Nilavelicar 258.4 km
4h 8mRs 11,362–16,411Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus
4h 6mRs 25,143–141,151Bus via Dambulla
- Take the bus from Armour street to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus Colombo
7h 3mMini Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Trincomaleebus
8h 17mRs 29,862–30,062Fly to Kandy, taxi, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to ibbagamuwataxi
- Take the bus from ibbagamuwa to Trincomaleebus
6h 34mRs 27,943–145,751
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wattala to Nilaveli is to bus which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Wattala to Nilaveli is to fly and bus which takes 4h 6m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 150000.
No, there is no direct bus from Wattala to Nilaveli. However, there are services departing from Wattala and arriving at Palampoddaru via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
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 277 km. The road distance is 258.4 km.
The best way to get from Wattala to Nilaveli without a car is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3200.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Wattala to Nilaveli, including transfers.
Wattala to Nilaveli bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo 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 6h 50m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7500 and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between Wattala, 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 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 16,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ragama to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- 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 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- 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
Bus from ibbagamuwa to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- 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
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
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
- Website
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
Bus from Kandy to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 29,062
- Schedules at
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,500–5,500
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Wattala to Nilaveli bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Palampoddaru station.
Wattala to Nilaveli train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Trincomalee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wattala to Nilaveli is 258 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Wattala to Nilaveli.
There are 370+ hotels available in Nilaveli.