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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Fort to Nuwara Eliya

Composite routes from Fort to Nuwara Eliya

Cheapest
2 h 40 min
Car
160 km.
from $8

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$330.30–$457.33

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Fort Station to Nanuoya
Ave. Duration:
6h 8m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.40–$4.45

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.52–$2.92

Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT

Phone:
+94 112 581 120
Website:
sltb.eseat.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.67

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Fort to Nuwara Eliya is to bus which costs $1.30 - $2.50 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fort to Nuwara Eliya is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs $315.22 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Fort and Nuwara Eliya?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Nuwara Eliya. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 36m.

Is there a direct flight between Fort and Nuwara Eliya?

Yes, there are direct flights between Fort and Nuwara Eliya; these take 30 min and cost $282.61 - $391.30 .

How far is it from Fort to Nuwara Eliya?

The distance between Fort and Nuwara Eliya is 162 km. The road distance is 160.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Fort to Nuwara Eliya without a car is to bus which takes 4h 36m and costs $1.30 - $2.50 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Fort to Nuwara Eliya, including transfers.

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

Fort to Nuwara Eliya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Train, bus or fly from Fort to Nuwara Eliya?

The best way to get from Fort to Nuwara Eliya is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs $315.22 - $445.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1.30 - $2.50 and takes 4h 36m, you could also train, which costs $3.26 - $6.52 and takes 6h 17m.

Where does the Fort to Nuwara Eliya bus arrive?

Fort to Nuwara Eliya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nuwara Eliya station.

Can I drive from Fort to Nuwara Eliya?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort to Nuwara Eliya is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Fort to Nuwara Eliya.

Where can I stay near Nuwara Eliya?

There are 740+ hotels available in Nuwara Eliya. Prices start at $90.72 per night.
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