There are 6 ways to get from Welimada to Nikaweratiya by bus, train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Gampola
best- Take the bus from Welimada to Gampolabus
- Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Maho Junctiontrain
6h 36mRs 3,788–7,513Bus, train via Colombo
cheapest- Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mahotrain Colombo / ...
9h 20mRs 2,914–5,068Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Nikaweratiyataxi
8h 23mRs 3,044–4,468Drive 172.7 km
- Drive from Welimada to Nikaweratiyacar 172.7 km
3h 11mRs 7,765–11,216Taxi
- Take the taxi from Welimada to Nikaweratiyataxi 172.7 km
3h 11mRs 21,000–26,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Welimada to Kandybus
- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Maho Junctiontrain
8h 27mRs 3,852–8,033
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Welimada to Nikaweratiya is to bus and train via Colombo which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 5500 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Welimada to Nikaweratiya is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
The distance between Welimada and Nikaweratiya is 229 km. The road distance is 172.7 km.
The best way to get from Welimada to Nikaweratiya without a car is to bus and train via Gampola which takes 6h 36m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Welimada to Nikaweratiya, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Welimada to Nikaweratiya is 173 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Welimada to Nikaweratiya.
There are four+ hotels available in Nikaweratiya.
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 take the bus to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, take the bus to Kurunegala, then take the taxi to Nikaweratiya.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampola to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Colombo Fort to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Welimada to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–320
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–320
- Semi Lux
- Rs 330–460
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–800
Bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
Bus from Welimada to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 350–840
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 350–390
- Semi Lux
- Rs 410–600
- Super Lux
- Rs 750–1,000
- Seater
- Rs 810–840
Bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–26,000
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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