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Pettah to Nuwara Eliya

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By car (159 km)
2 h 39 min
159 km.
from $8
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2 h 39 min
159 km.
from $6.05

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 Pettah to Nuwara Eliya?

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

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

The fastest way to get from Pettah to Nuwara Eliya is to fly which takes 1h 49m and costs $315.22 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Pettah 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 Pettah and Nuwara Eliya?

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

How far is it from Pettah to Nuwara Eliya?

The distance between Pettah and Nuwara Eliya is 161 km. The road distance is 159.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Pettah 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 Pettah to Nuwara Eliya?

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Pettah to Nuwara Eliya, including transfers.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Pettah to Nuwara Eliya?

The best way to get from Pettah to Nuwara Eliya is to fly which takes 1h 49m 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 Pettah to Nuwara Eliya bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pettah to Nuwara Eliya?

Yes, the driving distance between Pettah to Nuwara Eliya is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Pettah 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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