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Matara to Nilaveli

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5 h 44 min
397 km.
from $21
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Eight ways to Travel from Matara to Nilaveli

Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (397 km)
5 h 44 min
397 km.
from $21
Other
Rideshare
5 h 44 min
397 km.
from $15.10
Bus via Kurunegala
9 h 56 min
312 km.
from $17.50
Train
12 h 40 min
312 km.
from $16.89
Bus, Plane (Fly Koggala to Sigiriya Airport)
26 h 18 min
311 km.
from $360.95
Bus
10 h 24 min
312 km.
from $15.41
Plane
6 h 20 min
311 km.
from $285.98
Bus, Plane (Fly Koggala to Bandaranaike International Airport)
5 h 16 min
311 km.
from $404.10

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Koggala to Sigiriya
Ave. Duration:
22h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$500.00
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$434.78
Plane from Koggala to Bandaranaike
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$391.30

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Matara to Maradana
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.80–$7.21
Train from Fort Station to Trincomalee
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.52–$5.22

Bus operators

Superline Travels

Phone:
+94 777 382 186
Email:
Website:
superline.lk/
Bus from Kurunegala to Trincomalee
Ave. Duration:
4h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.50–$7.93
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.50–$7.83

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.30–$2.39
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.82–$1.41
Bus from Kurunegala to Trincomalee
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.41–$2.61
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.92–$1.74
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Trincomalee
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.28–$4.02

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Matara to Nilaveli?

The cheapest way to get from Matara to Nilaveli is to train which costs $7.07 - $19.57 and takes 12h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Matara to Nilaveli?

The fastest way to get from Matara to Nilaveli is to fly and drive which takes 5h 16m and costs $282.61 - $478.26 .

How far is it from Matara to Nilaveli?

The distance between Matara and Nilaveli is 428 km. The road distance is 397.4 km.

How do I travel from Matara to Nilaveli without a car?

The best way to get from Matara to Nilaveli without a car is to bus via Kurunegala which takes 9h 56m and costs $8.70 - $18.48 .

How long does it take to get from Matara to Nilaveli?

It takes approximately 9h 56m to get from Matara to Nilaveli, including transfers.

Train or bus from Matara to Nilaveli?

The best way to get from Matara to Nilaveli is to bus via Kurunegala which takes 9h 56m and costs $8.70 - $18.48 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $7.07 - $19.57 and takes 12h 40m.

Can I drive from Matara to Nilaveli?

Yes, the driving distance between Matara to Nilaveli is 397 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Matara to Nilaveli.

Where can I stay near Nilaveli?

There are 290+ hotels available in Nilaveli. Prices start at $22.99 per night.
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