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Nuwara Eliya to Kegalle

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Continue onto Nuwara Eliya - Badulla Road

Nuwara Eliya - Badulla Road, 4 km 706 м

4 km 706 м

At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nuwara Eliya - Badulla Road

Nuwara Eliya - Badulla Road, 474 м

474 м

At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Queen Elizabeth Drive

Queen Elizabeth Drive, 53 km 633 м

53 km 633 м

Turn left onto Nuwara Eliya Road

Nuwara Eliya Road, 336 м

336 м

Turn right onto Kandy Road

Kandy Road, 158 м

158 м

National Transport Commission

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Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT

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National Transport Commission

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Duration 4h 37m

Frequency Hourly

Estimated price $1.52–$2.92

Phone 0112587372

Customer Service 0112587372

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Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT

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Duration 5h 50m

Frequency Once daily

Estimated price $2.67

Phone +94 112 581 120

Customer Service +94 112 581 120

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What is the cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Kegalle?

The cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Kegalle is to bus which costs $1.96 - $3.70 and takes 7h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Kegalle?

The fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Kegalle is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $11.96 - $17.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Nuwara Eliya and Kegalle?

No, there is no direct bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Kegalle via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Nuwara Eliya to Kegalle?

The distance between Nuwara Eliya and Kegalle is 235 km. The road distance is 90.2 km.

How do I travel from Nuwara Eliya to Kegalle without a car?

The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Kegalle without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $1.96 - $3.70 .

How long does it take to get from Nuwara Eliya to Kegalle?

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Nuwara Eliya to Kegalle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nuwara Eliya to Kegalle bus from?

Nuwara Eliya to Kegalle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.

Where does the Nuwara Eliya to Kegalle bus arrive?

Nuwara Eliya to Kegalle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Nuwara Eliya to Kegalle?

Yes, the driving distance between Nuwara Eliya to Kegalle is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Nuwara Eliya to Kegalle.

Where can I stay near Kegalle?

There are 75+ hotels available in Kegalle. Prices start at $14.74 per night.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (Sinhala: පින්නවල අලි අනාථාගාරය), is a captive breeding and conservation institute for wild Asian elephants located at Pinnawala village, 13 km (8 mi) northeast of Kegalle town in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. Pinnawala has the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. In 2023, there were 71 elephants, including 30 males and 41 females from 3 generations, living in Pinnawala.

Millennium Elephant Foundation

Millennium Elephant Foundation (MEF) is an organization and charity set up to rescue and care for captive Asian elephants in Sri Lanka. The foundation is situated on a 15-acre estate by the name of Samaragiri, which is located 10 km (6 mi) northwest of Kegalle, within the Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. As of 2019 there are 10 elephants that either permanently or temporarily reside at the sanctuary. These elephants are taken care of by 13 local mahouts and a number of foreign volunteers.

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Kegalle

Kegalle (Sinhala: කෑගල්ල; Tamil: கேகாலை) is a large town in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. It is located on the Colombo–Kandy road, approximately 78 km from Colombo, 40 km from Kandy, 32 km from Kurunegala and 46 km from Avissavella. It is the main town in the Kegalle District, which is one of two districts which comprise Sabaragamuwa Province. The town is governed by an Urban Council.

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What is the cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Kegalle?

What is the fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Kegalle?

Is there a direct bus between Nuwara Eliya and Kegalle?

How far is it from Nuwara Eliya to Kegalle?

How do I travel from Nuwara Eliya to Kegalle without a car?

How long does it take to get from Nuwara Eliya to Kegalle?

Where do I catch the Nuwara Eliya to Kegalle bus from?

Where does the Nuwara Eliya to Kegalle bus arrive?

Can I drive from Nuwara Eliya to Kegalle?

Where can I stay near Kegalle?