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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Katunayake to Nuwara Eliya

Composite routes from Katunayake to Nuwara Eliya

Cheapest
2 h 50 min
Car
155 km.
from $8

Transport providers

Other operators

Jayride

Phone:
+61 2 8520 3150
Website:
jayride.com/
Other from Colombo Airport to Nuwara

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

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 Katunayake to Nuwara Eliya?

The cheapest way to get from Katunayake to Nuwara Eliya is to bus which costs $1.52 - $3.15 and takes 5h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Katunayake to Nuwara Eliya is to fly which takes 1h 23m and costs $293.48 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Katunayake and Nuwara Eliya?

No, there is no direct bus from Katunayake station to Nuwara Eliya. However, there are services departing from Katunayake Airport Bus Station and arriving at Nuwara Eliya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Katunayake to Nuwara Eliya?

The distance between Katunayake and Nuwara Eliya is 129 km. The road distance is 156.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Katunayake to Nuwara Eliya without a car is to bus which takes 5h 44m and costs $1.52 - $3.15 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Katunayake to Nuwara Eliya, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Katunayake to Nuwara Eliya?

The best way to get from Katunayake to Nuwara Eliya is to fly which takes 1h 23m and costs $293.48 - $402.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1.52 - $3.15 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Katunayake to Nuwara Eliya bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Katunayake to Nuwara Eliya?

Yes, the driving distance between Katunayake to Nuwara Eliya is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Katunayake to Nuwara Eliya.

Which airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport Airport to Hatton Airport?

Cinnamon Air offers flights from Bandaranaike International Airport Airport to Hatton Airport.

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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