There are 4 ways to get from Nilaveli to Passikudah by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
5h 8mRs 4,276–8,262Bus
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
6h 49mRs 4,761–7,562Drive 119.4 km
- Drive from Nilaveli to Passikudahcar 119.4 km
2h 18mRs 5,452–7,875Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nilaveli to Passikudahtaxi 119.4 km
2h 18mRs 13,000–16,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nilaveli to Passikudah is to train which costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 8500 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Nilaveli to Passikudah is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nilaveli to Passikudah. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Oddaimavadi via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Nilaveli to Passikudah. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Valaichchenai via Galoya Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Nilaveli and Passikudah is 183 km. The road distance is 119.4 km.
The best way to get from Nilaveli to Passikudah without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 8500.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Nilaveli to Passikudah, including transfers.
Nilaveli to Passikudah bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Trincomalee station.
Nilaveli to Passikudah train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Nilaveli to Passikudah is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 8000 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Nilaveli, Sri Lanka and Passikudah, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Nilaveli to Passikudah via Trincomalee, Galoya Junction, and Valaichchenai in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nilaveli to Passikudah via Trincomalee, Dambulla, Dambulla, and Oddaimavadi in around 6h 49m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 Galoya Junction to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
Dilneth Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 99 78 656
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nilaveli to Passikudah bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Nilaveli to Passikudah train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galoya Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nilaveli to Passikudah is 119 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Nilaveli to Passikudah.
There are 54+ hotels available in Passikudah.