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Colombo to Nuwara Eliya

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2 h 39 min
160 km.
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2 h 39 min
160 km.
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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–$444.63

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–$2.79

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:
$2.66

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya (Station) is to bus which costs $1.30 - $2.39 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya (Station) is to fly which takes 1h 49m and costs $315.22 - $434.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Colombo and Nuwara Eliya (Station)?

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.

How far is it from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya (Station)?

The distance between Colombo and Nuwara Eliya (Station) is 160 km. The road distance is 159 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 36m and costs $1.30 - $2.39 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya (Station), including transfers.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya (Station)?

The best way to get from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya (Station) is to fly which takes 1h 49m and costs $315.22 - $434.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1.30 - $2.39 and takes 4h 36m, you could also train, which costs $3.04 - $5.98 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Colombo to Nuwara Eliya (Station) bus arrive?

Colombo to Nuwara Eliya (Station) bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nuwara Eliya station.

Can I drive from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya (Station)?

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

Where can I stay near Nuwara Eliya (Station)?

There are 738+ hotels available in Nuwara Eliya (Station). Prices start at $90.07 per night.
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