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How to get fromWelimada to Nikaweratiyaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Welimada to Nikaweratiya by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Welimada to Gampolabus bus
    2. Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Maho Junctiontrain train
    9h 1m
    Rs 4,333–8,303

  2. Bus, train via Colombo

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 79-1
    2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mahotrain train Colombo / ...
    9h 20m
    Rs 2,914–5,068

  3. Drive 172.7 km

    1. Drive from Welimada to Nikaweratiyacar car 172.7 km
    3h 11m
    Rs 7,829–11,308

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Welimada to Nikaweratiyataxi taxi 172.7 km
    3h 11m
    Rs 21,000–26,000

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Technical Junction to Arachchikattuwabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Arachchikattuwa to Nikaweratiyataxi taxi
    9h 9m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Welimada to Nikaweratiya.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 229.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 1m

What companies run services between Welimada, Sri Lanka and Nikaweratiya, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Welimada to Nikaweratiya. However, you can take the bus to Gampola, walk to Gampola, take the train to Polgahawela, take the train to Maho Junction, then take the taxi to Nikaweratiya. Alternatively, you can drive from Welimada to Nikaweratiya in around 3h 11m.

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