There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Nilgala by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 26mRs 22,075–122,007Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
3h 33mRs 1,898–2,333Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
3h 4mRs 2,776–4,774Drive 141.3 km
- Drive from Colombo to Nilgalacar 141.3 km
2h 28mRs 6,458–9,328Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Nilgalataxi 141.3 km
2h 28mRs 38,000–46,000Train via Wattegama
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Wattegamatrain Colombo
4h 40mRs 2,487–4,590
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Nilgala is to bus which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2400 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Nilgala is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Nilgala station. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Nilgala. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Colombo and Nilgala is 149 km. The road distance is 141.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Nilgala without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 4800.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Colombo to Nilgala, including transfers.
Colombo to Nilgala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Nilgala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Nilgala is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 130000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 4800 and takes 3h 4m, you could also bus, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2400 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Nilgala, Central, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Kandy every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Colombo Fort to Wattegama
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Estimated price
- Rs 38,000–46,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Nilgala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Colombo to Nilgala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Nilgala is 141 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Colombo to Nilgala.
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