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Nuwara Eliya to Colombo

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155 km.
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Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka → Colombo, Sri Lanka

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2 h 43 min
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155 km.
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Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 1
Sri Lanka Railways
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Sri Lanka Railways
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6h 21m
3 times a day
$1.09–$3.59
+94 11 4 600 111
+94 11 4 600 111
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Bus operators
Found: 2
National Transport Commission
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Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT
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National Transport Commission
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4h 37m
Hourly
$1.30–$2.39
0112587372
0112587372
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Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT
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5h 50m
Once daily
$2.27
+94 112 581 120
+94 112 581 120
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo is to bus which costs $1.30 - $2.39 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $20.65 - $31.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Nuwara Eliya and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo?

The distance between Nuwara Eliya and Colombo is 158 km. The road distance is 159.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 37m and costs $1.30 - $2.39 .

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

The bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal takes 4h 37m including transfers and departs hourly.

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

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

Train or bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo?

The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo is to bus which takes 4h 37m and costs $1.30 - $2.39 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3.04 - $5.98 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Nuwara Eliya to Colombo bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo?

Yes, the driving distance between Nuwara Eliya to Colombo is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1076+ hotels available in Colombo. Prices start at $39.01 per night.
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