Galle to Nilaweli

Galle to Nilaweli

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Transportation from Galle to Nilaweli

Facts about the transport from Galle to Nilaweli

Cheapest Transport$25
Fastest Transport7h 30m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure7:25 AM
Departures per day50
Distance396 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAvro Travels, Ceylon Roots, Lakpura, Sri Lanka Railways, Stef Lanka Tours

How to get from Galle to Nilaweli

When you want to get from Galle to Nilaweli, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Bus
  • Train
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Bus+taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Taxi+train ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus+taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 204.72. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus+train as a bus+train ticket costs as low as USD 25.02.

How far is Galle from Nilaweli?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Galle to Nilaweli. Your trip will be a total of 247 miles (396 km). The flying distance is 190 miles (305 km).

How long does it take to get from Galle to Nilaweli?

The travel time from Galle to Nilaweli can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 8 to 11 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Galle to Nilaweli?

The cost of the trip from Galle to Nilaweli varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Avro Travels, Sri Lanka Railways: travelling by bus+train expect to pay as low as USD 25.02 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus+taxi - a one-way Bus+taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 204.72.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Galle to Nilaweli:

  • Bus+Train price: USD 24.86 - USD 29.00. From Galle to Trincomalee starting from 06:47 Galle until 07:14 Galle
  • Train price: USD 42.46. From Galle to Trincomalee starting from 03:20 Colombo Fort until 07:25 Colombo Fort
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 78.71 - USD 205.07. From Galle to Trincomalee starting from 00:00 Galle Transfer until 00:00 Galle Transfer
  • taxi+Train price: USD 95.28 - USD 197.82. From Galle to Trincomalee starting from 00:00 Colombo Transfer until 00:00 Colombo Transfer
  • taxi price: USD 213.36 - USD 229.93. From Galle to Trincomalee starting from 00:00 Negombo Transfer until 00:00 Negombo Transfer

How many trips per day are there between Galle and Nilaweli?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • 44 by Bus+taxi from Galle to Trincomalee starting from 00:00 Galle Transfer until 00:00 Galle Transfer
  • 6 by Bus+Train from Galle to Trincomalee starting from 06:47 Galle until 07:14 Galle

The most popular transport from Galle to Nilaweli

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Galle to Nilaweli? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 34% chosen Bus+Train
  • 33% chosen taxi+Train
  • 33% chosen Train