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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 49 min
Car
154 km.
from $8

Transport providers

Other operators
Found: 1
Jayride
Website
Jayride
Website
+61 2 8520 3150
+61 2 8520 3150
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Airlines
Found: 1
Cinnamon Air
Website
Cinnamon Air
Website
30 min
Every day
$282.61–$391.30
+94 11 2 475 475
+94 11 2 475 475
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Bus operators
Found: 2
National Transport Commission
Website
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT
Website
National Transport Commission
Website
4h 36m
Hourly
$1.30–$2.50
0112587372
0112587372
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT
Website
5h 50m
Once daily
$2.28
+94 112 581 120
+94 112 581 120
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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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