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How to get fromAmbalantota to Nuwara Eliyaby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ambalantota to Nuwara Eliya by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

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    1. Take the taxi from Ambalantota to Thanamalwilataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Thanamalwila to Nuwara Eliyabus bus
    5h 7m
    Rs 6,784–8,213

  2. Drive 169.7 km

    1. Drive from Ambalantota to Nuwara Eliyacar car 169.7 km
    3h 1m
    Rs 7,603–10,982

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ambalantota to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi 169.7 km
    3h 1m
    Rs 8,500–11,000

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  • Distance: 173.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Ambalantota, Sri Lanka and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Ambalantota to Nuwara Eliya. However, you can take the taxi to Thanamalwila then take the bus to Nuwara Eliya. Alternatively, you can drive from Ambalantota to Nuwara Eliya in around 3h 1m.

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